Joaquim
Joaquim is a Christian boy name of Hebrew, via Portuguese origin, meaning “God will establish”.
| Meaning | God will establish |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | zhwah-KEEN |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Portugal, Brazil, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Joaquim
Joaquim is the Portuguese and Catalan form of Joachim, from Hebrew Yehoyakim 'God will raise up' or 'God will establish'. The older gloss 'God will judge' belongs to a different Hebrew name. Joachim spread through devotion to the father of the Virgin Mary. In Portugal and Brazil it is a classic that has returned to fashion.
Is Joaquim a Christian name?
Christian tradition names Joachim as the father of Mary, a figure from early writings rather than the Bible itself; a biblical king Jehoiakim of Judah shares the same Hebrew name.
How popular is Joaquim?
Popular again in Portugal and Brazil.
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Spellings and variants of Joaquim
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joaquim mean?
Joaquim means 'God will establish'. It is of Hebrew, via Portuguese origin.
Is Joaquim a Christian name?
Christian tradition names Joachim as the father of Mary, a figure from early writings rather than the Bible itself; a biblical king Jehoiakim of Judah shares the same Hebrew name.
How do you pronounce Joaquim?
Joaquim is pronounced zhwah-KEEN.
Is Joaquim a boy or girl name?
Joaquim is usually a boy name.