Joachim - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Joachim \jo(a)-chim\ is pronounced wah-KEEN. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "established by God". Short form of the Hebrew name Jehoichin. Joaquin Miller was a noted and colorful 19th-century poet-adventurer of the American West. According to medieval Catholic tradition, Joachim was the name of the Virgin Mary's father. Composer Josquin Des Pres; actor Joaquin Phoenix.

Joachim has 10 variant forms: Akim, Ioakim, Jachim, Jakim, Joacheim, Joaquim, Joaquin, Josquin, Yachim and Yakim.

For more information, see also the related name Jehoiakim.

Baby names that sound like Joachim are Ioachim and Ioachime.

Joachim is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Joachim. Compare Joachim with related baby names.