Gianni ([ˈdʒanːi]) is a man'sItalian forename (occasionally a surname), derived from the Hebrew Yohanan ("God is gracious", "God is merciful")
Gianni is the most common diminutive of Giovanni in Italian; it is also related to Gian (Ianni or Janni in the Middle Ages). Name day is June 24 or December 27.
Feminine forms include Ιωάννα (Ioanna) or Γιάννα (Gianna).
Gianni Agnelli (industrialist)
Gianni Alemanno (politician)
Gianni Amelio (film director)
Gianni Baget Bozzo (Roman Catholic priest and political expert)
Gianni Bellocchi (scientist)
Gianni Brera (journalist)
Gianni Bugno (cyclist)
Gianni Danzi (Roman Catholic bishop)
Gianni Davito (high jumper)
Gianni De Biasi (Italian football coach)
Gianni De Fraja (economics professor)
Gianni De Michelis (politician)
Gianni Ghidini (cyclist)
Gianni Infantino (President of FIFA)
Gianni Letta (politician)
Gianni Mina (tennis player)
Gianni Minà (journalist)
Gianni Morandi (singer)
Gianni Morbidelli (Formula One driver)
Gianni Motta (cyclist)
Gianni Pettenati (singer)
Gianni Riotta (journalist)
Gianni Rivera (football player)
Gianni Rodari (writer)
Gianni Romme (skater)
Gianni Russo (actor)
Gianni Togni (singer)
Gianni Vattimo (philosopher)
Gianni Vernetti (politician)
Gianni Versace (fashion designer)
Gianni Vignaduzzi (track cyclist)
Gianni Zuiverloon (footballer)
Dimitrie Gianni (politician)
Gianni di Marco, a character on the British TV show Eastenders, portrayed by actor Marc Bannerman
