Joachim
/joˈaxiːm/masculine
Joachim is a German male given name. If unsure, use Joachim. Wiktionary also lists Jojachin and Jojakim.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Joachim | /joˈaxiːm/ /joˈaxɪm/ |
masculine |
| Jojachin | masculine | |
| Jojakim | masculine |
The name is used as a masculine given name. Common informal nicknames include Jo, Jojo and the diminutive form Achim.
How do you pronounce it?
/joˈaxiːm/
Did you know?
- The nickname Achim is so common in Germany that it is often used as a standalone given name on birth certificates.
- The name Joachim is actually a linguistic transplant from Hebrew, via the Greek Ἰωακείμ and Latin Iōāchīmus, into German.
- The name carries the heavy theological meaning of 'may Yahweh raise up', though this connection is often lost in modern German secular use.
Examples in context
- Das Neandertal ist nach dem Theologen Joachim Neander benannt.The Neanderthal was named after theologian Joachim Neander.This sentence shows the use of Joachim in the context of naming a place after a person.Tatoeba #8516761 by Luiaard, translation #8516762 by Luiaard
- Dem Präsidenten des Deutschen Bauernverbands (DBV) Joachim Rukwied zufolge habe die Dürre allein in diesem Jahr einen Schaden von 1,4 Millionen Euro am Getreide verursacht.The president of German farming association DBV, Joachim Rukwied, said drought had caused 1.4 million euros of damage to grains crops alone this year.This sentence uses Joachim to identify a specific person in a formal report.Tatoeba #7050234 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #7043613 by Hybrid
- Hallo JoHello, Jo
- Ist Joachim heute im Büro?Is Joachim in the office today?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Julian are looking at a group photo.
- JuliaWer ist der Mann auf dem Foto?Who is the man in the photo?
- JulianDas ist mein Freund Joachim.That is my friend Joachim.
- JuliaIst Joachim aus Berlin?Is Joachim from Berlin?
- JulianNein, er kommt aus Hamburg.No, he comes from Hamburg.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “joachim” translations and entries Joachim, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Joachim, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
