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At a Glance
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Breton (from Hebrew via Latin)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- YAHN
Yann (YAHN) is a Breton name that traces back through Latin to Hebrew, and it means "God is gracious." It's short, one syllable, and easy to say the way it looks once you know it rhymes with "on."
Meaning & Origin of Yann
Meaning: God is gracious.
Origin: Breton (from Hebrew via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Yann
YAHNIPA /jan/
Popularity of Yann
Yann is rare in the U.S.: it peaked at #4670 in 2006 with 20 babies, and in 2024 it ranked #9815 with 8. Social Security data for the name runs from 1984 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Yann mean?
God is gracious. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Yann?
Yann is pronounced YAHN (IPA: /jan/).
Is Yann a popular name right now?
Yann peaked at #4670 in 2006 and is ranked #9815 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1984–2024.)
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