Giovanni Chicca

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Giovanni Chicca — God is gracious
3.9 million People worldwide
Italia Most common in
1920s Peak popularity
Gender
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Giovanni Chicca is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Giovanni is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Forma italiana di Johannes, dall'ebraico Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), "Dio è misericordioso." Nome di 23 papi. The surname Chicca: Checca, quasi unico, sembrerebbe laziale o abruzzese, Chicca ha un ceppo toscano a Vecchiano nel pisano, a Lucca, Massarosa e Viareggio nel lucchese, a Massa ed a Livorno, ed uno laziale, a Castel Madama , Roma, Tivoli e Guidonia Montecelio nel romano, dovrebbero derivare da un soprannome ipocoristico dialettale aferetico contratto per Francesca, probabile nome della madre dei capostipiti. Giovanni is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.9 million people globally, with the highest concentration in Italia. The name Giovanni reached peak popularity in the 1920s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Giovanni

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

Forma italiana di Johannes, dall'ebraico Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), "Dio è misericordioso." Nome di 23 papi.

Surname: Chicca

Italian

Checca, quasi unico, sembrerebbe laziale o abruzzese, Chicca ha un ceppo toscano a Vecchiano nel pisano, a Lucca, Massarosa e Viareggio nel lucchese, a Massa ed a Livorno, ed uno laziale, a Castel Madama , Roma, Tivoli e Guidonia Montecelio nel romano, dovrebbero derivare da un soprannome ipocoristico dialettale aferetico contratto per Francesca, probabile nome della madre dei capostipiti.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Giovanni is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Italia 56%
Brasile 26%
Argentina 18%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Giovanni by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Giovanni has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Gianni
  • Gianni
  • Ivan
  • Ion
  • Jean
  • Juan
  • João

Notable People Named Giovanni Chicca

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Giovanni Chicca:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Giovanni?
The first name Giovanni originates from Hebrew. Forma italiana di Johannes, dall'ebraico Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), "Dio è misericordioso." Nome di 23 papi.
When was Giovanni most popular?
The name Giovanni reached its peak popularity during the 1920s.
What is the origin of the surname Chicca?
The surname Chicca originates from Italian. Checca, quasi unico, sembrerebbe laziale o abruzzese, Chicca ha un ceppo toscano a Vecchiano nel pisano, a Lucca, Massarosa e Viareggio nel lucchese, a Massa ed a Livorno, ed uno laziale, a Castel Madama , Roma, Tivoli e Guidonia Montecelio nel romano, dovrebbero derivare da un soprannome ipocoristico dialettale aferetico contratto per Francesca, probabile nome della madre dei capostipiti.
What are the origins of the name Giovanni Chicca?
The name Giovanni Chicca combines two different traditions: the first name Giovanni has Hebrew roots, while the surname Chicca originates from Italian.
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