Yannis
Meaning of Yannis
The name Yannis is of Greek origin, pronounced yah-NEES (/jɑˈnis/). It is a popular variation of the name John, which means "God is gracious." Yannis has a strong cultural association with Greece and is often linked to figures in Greek history and modern-day celebrities. The name has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occurrences ranging from as high as 43 newborns in recent years to fewer than 10 in earlier decades. Despite its relatively modest rank, Yannis remains a distinctive and culturally rich choice for a baby boy's name. Variations of this name include Yani, which offers a slightly different yet equally appealing option for parents seeking a unique moniker for their child.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as yah-NEES (/jɑˈnis/)
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Notable People Named Yannis
| Yannis Makriyannis - Yiannis Makriyiannis, also known as Ioannis Triantaphyllou, was a Greek merchant, military officer, politician, and author, celebrated for his leadership in the Greek War of Independence and his influential Memoirs. |
| Yannis K. Semertzidis is a physicist known for his work on axions as a dark matter candidate and precision physics in storage rings, particularly the muon g-2 and proton electric dipole moment (pEDM), with a focus on the strong CP problem and matter anti-matter asymmetry in the universe. |
| Yannis Economides is a prominent Greek Cypriot screenwriter and filmmaker known for his exploration of themes such as emotional and physical violence, societal collapse, and family pathologies in modern Greek cinema. |
| Yannis Philippakis - Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis is a Greek-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist known as the lead vocalist of the English indie rock band Foals, which he co-founded in 2005. |
| Yannis Dragasakis is a Greek politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of Greece and is a member of the Greek Parliament for the Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA). |
| Yannis Stournaras is a prominent Greek economist and the Governor of the Bank of Greece since June 2014. |
| Yannis Papathanasiou is a Greek politician and former Minister for Economy and Finance of Greece, known for his membership in the Hellenic Parliament with the conservative New Democracy party since 2002. |
| Yannis Xirotiris was a Greek educator and writer known for his extensive career in teaching and his prolific writing, including his last book completed at the age of 95. |
