What origin is the name Yannakis?

Yannakis comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Yannakis?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Yannakis — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

How is Yannakis written in its native script?

Yannakis is written Γιαννάκης.

Yannakis

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Yannakis

Yannakis

Boy

Greek

3 syllables

Yannakis (Γιαννάκης) is a Greek boy's name meaning "Greek diminutive of John. It means God is gracious and is used as an affectionate, traditional name.".

Yannakis is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Greek diminutive of John. It means God is gracious and is used as an affectionate, traditional name.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Γιαννάκης
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Greek diminutive of John. It means God is gracious and is used as an affectionate, traditional name.

Popularity

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Written as Γιαννάκης

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What does Yannakis mean?

Yannakis is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "Greek diminutive of John. It means God is gracious and is used as an affectionate, traditional name.".

How popular is Yannakis?

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Sister names that go with Yannakis

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Yannakis.

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Names with a similar meaning to Yannakis

Yannakis means "Greek diminutive of John. It means God is gracious and is used as an affectionate, traditional name." — these names share that spirit.

John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Jackson — "Jackson is an English surname meaning 'son of Jack'. Jack is itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'." (English)
Sebastian — "Sebastian comes from the Latin Sebastianus, 'man from Sebaste', a town whose name comes from the Greek sebastos, 'venerable'." (Greek)
Penelope — "Penelope is a Greek name, possibly linked to pene 'thread', fitting the faithful wife of Odysseus who wove at her loom." (Greek)