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Gioacchino

God will establish

Origin

Hebrew

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Origin and meaning of Gioacchino

Gioacchino is the Italian form of the Hebrew Yehoyaqim, 'God raises up, the Lord makes firm'. By tradition it was the name of the Virgin Mary's father, venerated together with Saint Anne as Saint Joachim. The name shines above all thanks to the composer Gioachino Rossini, one of opera's supreme geniuses. Common in Italy, it has well-known international forms such as Spanish Joaquín and German Joachim.

Variants around the world

How Gioacchino sounds in other languages.

JoachimJoaquínJoaquim

Famous people

  • Gioachino Rossini— composer
  • San Gioacchino— saint

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gioacchino mean?

The name Gioacchino means God will establish.

What is the origin of the name Gioacchino?

Origin of Gioacchino: Hebrew.

What are the international variants of the name Gioacchino?

International variants of Gioacchino: Joachim, Joaquín, and Joaquim.