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GirlPronounced Italian /ˈd͡ʒan.na/; Greek /ˈʝa.na/; English /d͡ʒi.ˈɑn.ə/; English /ˈd͡ʒɑn.ə/

Gianna

Italian short form of Giovanna and a Modern Greek variant of Ioanna.

Quick answer

Gianna is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Italian /ˈd͡ʒan.na/; Greek /ˈʝa.na/; English /d͡ʒi.ˈɑn.ə/; English /ˈd͡ʒɑn.ə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationItalian /ˈd͡ʒan.na/; Greek /ˈʝa.na/; English /d͡ʒi.ˈɑn.ə/; English /ˈd͡ʒɑn.ə/

Meaning and history

Italian short form of Giovanna and a Modern Greek variant of Ioanna. Its use in America started increasing in the late 20th century. It spiked in popularity in 2020 after the death of Gianna Bryant and her father, the basketball player Kobe Bryant, in a helicopter crash.

Notes and context

Usage: italian, greek, english | Greek: Γιάννα