Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:God is gracious
If you’re on the lookout for a name that offers a subtle nod to your faith, you might want to consider Ioanis. Typically masculine and Russian in origin, Ioanis is a variant of the long-time favorite moniker John. It can be spelled in various ways, such as Ioánnis or Ioannis, and ultimately stems from the Ancient Greek Iōánnēs, meaning “God is gracious.”
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