Jakim
Fact sheet
- Name
- Jakim
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Jakim (Яким) is a male first name that is considered a Slavic variant of Yakim, a Russian form of the name Joachim. In the German translation, it means 'the LORD/JHWH raises up', 'the LORD/JHWH supports', and 'the LORD/JHWH establishes'.
What does the name Jakim mean?
The name Jakim (Яким) is a Slavic form of Yakim, which in turn is a Russian variant of the name Joachim. Its German meaning includes 'the LORD/JHWH raises up', 'the LORD/JHWH supports', and 'the LORD/JHWH establishes'. The origins of the name lie in Ancient Hebrew words such as yahweh or jəhō (יהוה) for 'JHWH, God' and kun or kwm (כּוּן) for 'to raise up, to establish, to arise, to prepare, to build' or alternatively qum or kwn (קוּם) for 'to set up, to confirm, to strengthen, to elevate'. In Hungary, the name is written as Jákim. Other variants include Joacim, Jochen, Jochim, Jockel, Joakim, Joaquim, Joaquin, Jovakim, Jehoiakim, Achim, and Akim.
Where does the name Jakim come from?
The name Jakim has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the LORD/JHWH raises up'. The terms consist of yahweh or jəhō (יהוה) for 'JHWH, God' and kun or kwm (כּוּן) for 'to raise up, to establish, to arise, to prepare, to build'. Alternatively, qum or kwn (קוּם) can also be considered for 'to set up, to confirm, to strengthen, to elevate'. The name is common in various languages, including Biblical, Bulgarian, Danish, Macedonian, Norwegian, Russian, Swedish, Slavic, Hungarian, and Belarusian.
How do you pronounce Jakim?
Ja-kim
When is the name day of Jakim?
Jakim celebrates his name day on July 26 and August 16.
Popularity
In Germany, Jakim is a relatively common first name. In 2019, it ranked 2,725th on the list of the most popular male first names. Over the last ten years, Jakim has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 6,739th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 6,325th. The global popularity and distribution of Jakim is illustrated by its rankings in the first name charts of various countries.
Famous people
- Jakim Donaldson (basketball player from the USA)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jakim
What is the origin of the name Jakim?
Jakim has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means 'the LORD/JHWH raises up'. The name is common in various languages, including Bulgarian, Danish, Russian, and Hungarian.
What does the name Jakim mean?
The meaning of the name Jakim includes 'the LORD/JHWH supports', 'the LORD/JHWH establishes', and 'the LORD/JHWH raises up'.
How popular is the name Jakim?
The popularity of the name Jakim varies by region and culture. In some countries, it is less common, while in others, such as Hungary, it is popular.