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Name Origin

Giovanni is an Italian given name, the masculine form of Giovanna. It originates from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.

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Famous People

Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375)

Writer, Poet, Humanist

  • Authored The Decameron
  • Considered the father of Italian prose

Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778)

Artist, Architect, Engraver

  • Known for his etchings of Roman ruins and architectural fantasies
  • Influenced Neoclassical architecture

Giovanni Ribisi (1974-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like Saving Private Ryan and Avatar
  • Appeared in television series like Friends and My Name Is Earl

Giovanni Verga (1840-1922)

Writer

  • Pioneer of Italian Verismo (literary realism)
  • Known for novels like 'I Malavoglia'

Giovanni Agnelli (1866-1945)

Industrialist

  • Founded Fiat Automobiles