Gianni

Gianni is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is a diminutive form of Giovanni, the Italian equivalent of John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning “Yahweh is gracious.” In Italian, Gianni is commonly used as both a familiar nickname and an official given name, especially in Italy and among Italian communities abroad.

Notable people and cultural references associated with the name include fashion designer Gianni Versace; football administrator Gianni Infantino; industrialist Gianni Agnelli; singer and actor Gianni Morandi; and footballer Gianni Rivera. The philosopher Gianni Vattimo is another prominent bearer. The name is also linked to the fictional character Gianni Schicchi, the title role in Puccini’s comic opera Gianni Schicchi.

Variants and related forms include Gio as a common short form, and Giovanni as the formal given name from which Gianni originates. The name remains widely used in Italian-speaking contexts and has been adopted in various cultures through Italian influence and diaspora communities.