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Christian Name · Italian Origin
Gianna Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Gianna
girl
Gianna means "God is gracious", a girl's name of Italian origin. The name Gianna does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Gianna is grace upon grace — saved through faith, the gift of God, fulness received and overflowing.
Is Gianna in the Bible?
No — the name Gianna does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God is gracious", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Gianna.
Pronunciation:/jee-AH-nuh/
OriginItalian
MeaningGod is gracious
What does Gianna mean?
Gianna is a girl name of Italian origin meaning "God is gracious". Gianna means 'God is gracious' — the same root as John. Grace is the unmerited gift that defines Christianity. 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.' Gianna is walking proof of divine generosity.
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What does Gianna mean in the Bible?
Gianna means "God is gracious" and is a name of Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Gianna means 'God is gracious' — the same root as John. Grace is the unmerited gift that defines Christianity. 'For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.' Gianna is walking proof of divine generosity.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Gianna?
Gianna is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "God is gracious" — not because Scripture names anyone Gianna.
"And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace."
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Which books of the Bible mention Gianna?
Gianna is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Gianna?
Gianna is grace upon grace — saved through faith, the gift of God, fulness received and overflowing.
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Gianna name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Gianna does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God is gracious", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Gianna.
Gianna means "God is gracious." It is an Italian name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "God is gracious" — runs right through the Bible.
Italian. Gianna comes into English from Italian and carries the sense "God is gracious." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Gianna
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Gianna?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Gianna?
You can read every verse where Gianna appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.