Portuguese

Joaquim

Pronounced zhoo-ah-KEENShare

Meaning: God establishes or raises up, through Joachim

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 3 syllables

The story

The Portuguese and Catalan form of Joachim. Joachim can contract either Jehoiachin or Jehoiakim, so the biblical roots support related meanings rather than one exclusive wording.

Nicknames

  • Quim
  • Joca

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Joaquim comes from Portuguese.

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