Gianina

Gianina is a feminine name of Italian and Romanian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Gianna, which itself derives from Giovanna, the Italian feminine version of John. The name ultimately traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Gianina carries a delicate, melodic quality with its flowing syllables and feminine ending. In Romania, it's sometimes spelled Jianina or Janina. The name gained moderate popularity in Mediterranean and Eastern European countries throughout the 20th century but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking nations. Gianina conveys elegance and warmth, often associated with passionate Mediterranean cultures. Its international variant spellings include Jeanina and Geanina.

Pronounced jee-uh-NEE-nuh.

As of October 2026, Gianina ranked #5139 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3006 in 1983.