Giannini

Giannini Origin and Meaning

The name Giannini is a boy's name.

Giannini is a masculine name of Italian origin, functioning primarily as a patronymic surname that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. Derived from 'Gianni,' the Italian form of John (meaning 'God is gracious'), with the diminutive suffix '-ini' added, making it essentially mean 'son of little John' or 'descended from John.' The name gained some recognition through the Italian-American banker A.P. Giannini, founder of Bank of America. As a first name, Giannini remains quite rare, offering a distinctive Italian heritage option with musical qualities in its pronunciation. The four-syllable rhythm gives it a sophisticated, melodic flow while maintaining strong cultural connections to Italian heritage.

Famous People Named Giannini

• Adriano Giannini Italian actor
• Amadeo Giannini Italian,American banker; founder of Bank of America
• Ettore Giannini Italian screenwriter and film director
• Frida Giannini Italian fashion designer
• Giancarlo Giannini Italian actor
• Giuseppe Giannini Italian professional football player
• Joe Giannini American professional baseball player
• John Giannini American college football coach
• Vittorio Giannini American composer