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Origin: Italian

Meaning: Of Giovanni and John; God is gracious

Show baby the value of lending a helping hand with the masculine name Giovanno. This Italian moniker stems from Giovanni and Hebrew John, meaning "God is gracious." It celebrates John the Apostle, one of Jesus' closest confidants in the Christian New Testament. Your little Giovanno, or Gio for short, will have a heart of gold and make friends in a jiffy! Some notable bearers include soccer player Giovanni Reyna and actor Giovanni Ribisi, best known for playing Phoebe's eccentric little brother on Friends.