Giovanni Maiani

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Giovanni Maiani — God is gracious
3.9 million People worldwide
Italia Most common in
1920s Peak popularity
Gender
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Giovanni Maiani 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 Maiani: Maiani ha ceppi tra Bologa e Molinella (BO), a Genova, ad Arezzo e tra Firenze e Borgo San Lorenzo (FI), ad Ancona ed a Roma, Maiano ha un ceppo a San Remo (IM) ed uno a Cepagatti (PE), Majani e Majano sono assolutamente rarissimi, dovrebbero tutti derivare dalla Gens Maiania o dal nomen romano Maianus di cui abbiamo un esempio in un'antica lapide: "I(ovi) O(ptimo) M(aximo) / Pistillus / et Quintus / et Maianus/ Bellici f(ilius) / v(otum) s(olverunt) l(ibentes) l(aeti) m(erito)". 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: Maiani

Italian

Maiani ha ceppi tra Bologa e Molinella (BO), a Genova, ad Arezzo e tra Firenze e Borgo San Lorenzo (FI), ad Ancona ed a Roma, Maiano ha un ceppo a San Remo (IM) ed uno a Cepagatti (PE), Majani e Majano sono assolutamente rarissimi, dovrebbero tutti derivare dalla Gens Maiania o dal nomen romano Maianus di cui abbiamo un esempio in un'antica lapide: "I(ovi) O(ptimo) M(aximo) / Pistillus / et Quintus / et Maianus/ Bellici f(ilius) / v(otum) s(olverunt) l(ibentes) l(aeti) m(erito)".

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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 Maiani

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 Maiani:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Maiani?
The surname Maiani originates from Italian. Maiani ha ceppi tra Bologa e Molinella (BO), a Genova, ad Arezzo e tra Firenze e Borgo San Lorenzo (FI), ad Ancona ed a Roma, Maiano ha un ceppo a San Remo (IM) ed uno a Cepagatti (PE), Majani e Majano sono assolutamente rarissimi, dovrebbero tutti derivare dalla Gens Maiania o dal nomen romano Maianus di cui abbiamo un esempio in un'antica lapide: "I(ovi) O(ptimo) M(aximo) / Pistillus / et Quintus / et Maianus/ Bellici f(ilius) / v(otum) s(olverunt) l(ibentes) l(aeti) m(erito)".
What are the origins of the name Giovanni Maiani?
The name Giovanni Maiani combines two different traditions: the first name Giovanni has Hebrew roots, while the surname Maiani originates from Italian.
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