Joaquín

Joaquín is a masculine given name of Spanish origin, widely used in Spain and Latin America. It is the Spanish form of Joachim, and in English-speaking contexts is often rendered as Joaquin. In Portuguese, the corresponding form is Joaquim. The name is widely associated with Spanish-speaking cultures and is commonly pronounced with the stress on the second syllable.

Etymology and meaning: Joaquín derives from the Hebrew name Jehoiakim, traditionally understood to mean "the Lord will establish" or "established by the Lord." The name entered Christian usage in part through Saint Joachim, the husband of Saint Anne and grandfather of Jesus. Variants include Joaquín, Joaquin, and the French form Joachim.

Usage and forms: The form Joaquín is common across Spanish-speaking countries, used by people in various professions including the arts, politics, and sports. English-speaking contexts often drop the accent, writing Joaquin. A feminine form exists as Joaquina, and related forms include Joaquim in Portuguese. In some cases, the name appears very rarely as a surname.

Notable people: Notable individuals named Joaquín include Joaquín Sorolla (1863–1923), a Spanish painter celebrated for luminous depictions of light; Joaquín Sabina (born 1949), a Spanish singer-songwriter; Joaquín Phoenix (born 1974), an American actor; Joaquín Balaguer (1906–2002), a Dominican Republic president and writer; Joaquín Rodrigo (1901–1999), a Spanish composer known for Concierto de Aranjuez; and Joaquín Torres-García (1874–1949), a Uruguayan artist pivotal to modernism.