Joaquin

Joaquin is a masculine given name of Spanish origin. It is the Spanish form of Joachim, a name of Hebrew origin that has been adopted into various European languages. In Spanish-language contexts, the standard spelling is Joaquín, with an accent on the i to indicate stress; the unaccented form Joaquin is common in English-language usage.

The name carries historical and religious associations, most notably with Saint Joachim, traditionally considered the husband of Saint Anne and the grandfather of Jesus in certain apocryphal traditions. Because of its religious and literary presence, Joaquin has been widely used in Spanish-speaking countries as well as in communities influenced by Spanish naming customs, including the Philippines and parts of the Americas.

Notable individuals named Joaquin span several fields. American actor Joaquin Phoenix (born 1974) is widely known for film work such as Walk the Line and Joker. Spanish painter Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923) is celebrated for his luminous depictions of light. Dominican Republic statesman Joaquín Balaguer (Joaquín Antonio Balaguer Cabrera; 1906–2002) served as president for multiple terms. Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo (1901–1999) wrote the celebrated Concierto de Aranjuez. Chilean golfer Joaquín Niemann (born 1998) has competed on major tours. Uruguayan artist Joaquín Torres García (1874–1949) helped fuse European modernism with Latin American themes, and 19th-century American outlaw Joaquín Murrieta is a historical figure often cited in folklore.