Yovani is a variant of Yovanna, which is primarily recognized as a masculine name, but the historical gender association of Yovani is not clearly defined. Originally derived from the Spanish word "paloma, " meaning 'dove, 'Yovani was exclusively a masculine name. Yovani is not directly interpreted as a Slavic variation of John; rather, Jovan is the Slavic form of John. In recent years, Yovani has been used, often associated with the meaning "God is gracious" or "God's Grace. " The use of the name has changed significantly, reflecting cultural and linguistic influences.
