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Joachim

What does Joachim mean?

Joachim Pronunciation of Joachim as a boys' name is pronounced wah-KEEN. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Joachim 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. Also form of Jehoiakim.

STARTS WITH Jo-

ASSOCIATED WITH 19th century, medieval, virgin (pure)

Variations

VARIANTS Akim, Ioakim, Jachim, Jakim, Joacheim, Joaquim, Joaquin, Josquin, Yachim, Yakim

FEMININE FORM Joakima

CREATIVE FORMS
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MIDDLE NAME PAIRINGS
Joachim Emil (J.E.), ..

How popular is Joachim?

Joachim is a rare first name for males but a very popular last name for both adults and children (#13658 out of 150436, Top 9%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Which version is better?

Joaquin (#347 A YEAR AGO) is the only popular alternative form of Joachim (NOT RANKED). This form of Joachim was favored by parents in the year 2008 (#275) and is almost as popular today (#347, 14.2%). (TOP 2000 NAMES, 2018)



Top 2000 baby names ranking of Joaquin in U.S.

Top 100 baby names ranking of Joachim and related baby names outside U.S.

Similar Names

Recommended sound-alike names are Achim, Eliachim, Fahim, Haashim, Hashim, Ioachim, Ioachime (see Ioakim), Jachin, Jackie, Jacqin, Joash, Jorim, Jotham, Rachim and Rahim. These names tend to be more commonly used than Joachim.

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