Gianozzo

Italian variation of John
"God is gracious"

Gianozzo Origin and Meaning

The name Gianozzo is a boy's name.

Gianozzo is a rare masculine Italian name with historical roots in Renaissance Italy. It appears to be a variant or diminutive form related to Giovanni (Italian for John), which derives from Hebrew meaning "God is gracious." Gianozzo was notably borne by Gianozzo Manetti, a 15th-century Florentine diplomat and humanist scholar. The name combines the root "Gian" (a shortened form of Giovanni) with the suffix "-ozzo," which typically denotes affection or familiarity in Italian naming traditions. Today, Gianozzo remains extremely uncommon worldwide, preserving its distinctive Italian heritage and Renaissance connections. Its rarity offers parents seeking an authentically Italian name with historical depth a unique option that carries sophisticated cultural resonance.