Baby name
Gian
/JAHN/
Meaning
“Short for Giovanni, God is gracious”
Italian short form of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, which comes from Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious' (Yahweh plus hanan, to be gracious).
How it ages.
Short, classic and easy to say - a compact Italian name that ages well from childhood into adulthood.
The cultural moment.
Rare outside Italy; used mostly as a short, standalone form of Giovanni in Italian-speaking families. Currently ranks #71 in Switzerland.