Joaquim
Joaquim is a masculine given name used primarily in Portuguese-speaking countries, especially Portugal and Brazil. It is the Portuguese form of the name Joachim, which is of Hebrew origin.
The given name derives from the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, commonly interpreted as meaning “God will establish” or “the
In Portuguese-speaking cultures, Joaquim is a relatively common name and has several diminutives and variants, with
Notable people named Joaquim include:
- Joaquim de Almeida, a Portuguese-born American actor known for film and television roles such as in
- Joaquim Cruz, a Brazilian middle-distance runner who won the gold medal in the 800 meters at the
- Joaquim Barbosa, a Brazilian jurist who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Federal Court.
- Joaquim Chissano, a Mozambican politician who served as President of Mozambique from 1986 to 2005.
- Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis, a Brazilian writer regarded as one of the most important figures
The name remains in use across Portuguese-speaking communities today and is commonly shortened to Quim in casual