Joaquina

Joaquina is the feminine form of the Spanish name Joaquin, which in turn is derived from the biblical Joachim. The name has its roots either in the Hebrew form Jojakim (Hebrew Jehojakim) or in Jojachin (Hebrew Jehojachin).

What does the name Joaquina mean?

The name Joaquina, as the female variant of Joaquin, is closely linked to the biblical Joachim. Its meanings derive either from Jojakim, which means 'God will raise up' or 'God has caused to arise,' or from Jojachin, which means 'God confirms' or 'God grants permanence.' Joaquina is especially common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America. A well-known bearer of this name is the American actress and singer Joaquina Kalukango.

Where does the name Joaquina come from?

The name Joaquina has its origins in the Spanish language and is the feminine form of the biblical Joachim with Hebrew roots. It is unclear whether the name is directly derived from Jojakim (Hebrew Jehojakim) or from Jojachin (Hebrew Jehojachin). Both names are theophoric compound names that begin with the ancient Hebrew element jəhō, meaning 'JHWH, God,' and end with jəhō (JHWH, God) or kwm (to raise up, to establish, to cause to arise). In the Bible, both Jojakim and Jojachin appear, and both were kings of Judah around 600 BC. The ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Joaquina?

Joaquina is pronounced approximately as 'Jo-ä-ki-na.'

When is the name day of Joaquina?

The name day for Joaquina is celebrated on July 26 and August 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Joaquina is a rather rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Over the last ten years, Joaquina has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 9,410th. The global popularity and frequency of Joaquina is reflected in its rankings in name charts from various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Joey

Similar first names