Baby name
REVIVING
🇧🇷 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 Joaquim
/zhwah · KEEM/
Meaning
“Raised by God”
Portuguese form of Joachim, from Hebrew Yoyaqim meaning 'raised by God'; the father of the Virgin Mary in Catholic tradition, making this name deeply embedded in Iberian Catholic culture.
Nicknames
quim
Vibe
strong
How it ages.
Classic in Portugal and Brazil - religious gravitas keeps it durable.
The cultural moment.
Consistent in Brazil and Portugal for centuries; currently experiencing a modest revival.