Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Jovanni

Jovanni is an Americanized repurposing of Giovanni which is the Italian form of John (and means “God is gracious”). Actually, Jovan is the Serbian and Macedonian form of John, but Jovanni is just an American invention – a typical American elaboration on an already existing name. In fact, Giovanni is one of the most successful Italian names in the United States right now (almost on the Top 100 list). As is so typical in America, respellings keep appearing: Giovani, Giovanny, Jovani, Jovanni and Jovanny. They look misspelled to us, so they look a little silly. But a lot of people like the “respelled” effect on common names. They think it differentiates their child from the rest of the pack. And it does. Just maybe not in the way they want.

All About the Baby Name – Jovanni

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME JOVANNI

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME JOVANNI

Jovanni appeared on the U.S. charts in 2002. His sudden appearance on the Top 1000 list is just a byproduct of Giovanni’s current success. Jovanni, however, is a pretty rare (mis)spelling and hardly ever used. The name hangs out at the very bottom of the list. We won’t be surprised if the second Giovanni loses his current trendy appeal, this one will head for the hills.

Quick Facts

ON JOVANNI

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

861

PRONUNCIATION:

jo-VA-nee

SIMPLE MEANING:

God is gracious

Characteristics

OF JOVANNI

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Jovanni

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME JOVANNI

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Jovanni

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME JOVANNI

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Popular Songs

ON JOVANNI

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Famous People

NAMED JOVANNI

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Children of Famous People

NAMED JOVANNI

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME JOVANNI

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