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Origin: Italian

Meaning: God is gracious

Gianna is a girl’s name of Italian and Hebrew origins meaning “God is gracious.” The attractive name is a diminutive of Giovanna, and the Latin feminization of the Hebrew John, where the name receives its etymology. Gianna is also the feminine form of brother Gianni, who gives baby her stylish edge. Gianni Versace was a 20th-century fashion designer who founded the high-end brand before meeting his untimely death. Gianna can also be shortened to Gia and Gigi for a cute twist on the charming name.