Joachim

יְהוֹיָקִים

• Gender: Male
• Origin: Biblical English
• Meaning: established by God

• Joachim is a name with deep biblical roots and a complicated biblical namesake: an ancient king of Judah whose reign was turbulent, to say the least. But the name itself, meaning "established by God," has transcended that history to become a distinguished classic across European cultures. It carries the elegance of old-world continental names while maintaining a genuine connection to Hebrew scripture.

  Continental polish radiates from every syllable, equally at home in Berlin, Paris, and Brooklyn. The name carries a quietly heroic legacy through Rabbi Joachim Prinz, who helped thousands escape Nazi Germany and later championed civil rights in America. It is the kind of name that sounds distinguished on a toddler and stately on a grown-up — ancient Jerusalem whispered with a European accent.

• Hebrew Equivalent:
  Eliakim
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Keturah
  ,
  Bilhah
  ,
  Boaz
  ,
  Jethro
• Theme: God