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- The name Gianella
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The first name Gianella is female and means 'God is gracious'. It represents an extension of Giana/Gianna, which serves as a short and affectionate form of the girl's name Giovanna, which in turn is the Italian variant of Johanna.
What does the name Gianella mean?
Gianella is a female name meaning 'God is gracious'. It derives from Giana/Gianna, which is considered a short and affectionate form of the girl's name Giovanna, the Italian equivalent of Johanna. Other variants of Gianella and Giovanna include Gia, Gianina, Giannina, Giavanna, Nina, and Vanna.
Where does the name Gianella come from?
The name Gianella, as an Italian variant of Johanna, also derives from the biblical name Johannes. This has its origins in the Hebrew name Jochanan, which is composed of the ancient Hebrew words jô for 'God' and ḥnn for 'to be gracious to someone'. Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Gianella?
Gianella is pronounced like 'Dschi-an-ella'.
When is the name day of Gianella?
The name day of Gianella is celebrated on February 4, May 12, May 24, May 30, August 24, August 26, and December 12.
Popularity
In Germany, Gianella is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th in the list of the most common female baby names. Gianella reached its best ranking in 2017 at 3,952nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th.
Nicknames & pet names
Giany
Famous people
- Gianella Neyra (Peruvian actress)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gianella
What is the meaning of the name Gianella?
Gianella means 'God is gracious' and is a female form of the name Giovanna, which is the Italian equivalent of Johanna.
Where does the name Gianella come from?
The name Gianella is an Italian variant of Johanna and derives from the biblical name Johannes, which has its origins in the Hebrew Jochanan.
How popular is the name Gianella?
Gianella is a less common name, but it has been experiencing increasing popularity in recent years, especially in Italy and other Italian-speaking regions.