Ioakim

Ioakim is a male given name used in Greek-speaking contexts, the Greek form of the name Joachim. It derives from the Hebrew Jehoiakim, commonly interpreted as “Yahweh will establish” or “Yahweh will set up.” In Greek, the name is written Ιωακείμ and transliterated as Ioakim (also Ioakeím).

In Christian tradition, Ioakim is associated with Saint Joachim, the husband of Saint Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary. He is venerated in Catholic and Orthodox churches, and his feast is observed in various calendars. The name also appears in the Hebrew Bible as Jehoiakim, a king of Judah, illustrating its long historical lineage across cultures.

Today, Ioakim is most common in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. In other languages, the equivalent forms include Joachim (English, German, French) and Joaquim (Portuguese, Catalan).

Related forms include Joachim and Ioakeimos.