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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewName day: 16 August

Jáchim

[ˈjaːxim]

Jáchim is an uncommon regional variant of the biblical name Joachim, rooted in Hebrew tradition. It carries an antique, refined tone that feels distinctive yet familiar and melodic. It is an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful heritage name with strong scriptural roots.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Jáchim
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Hungarian:
Polish:
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name meaning "established by Yahweh" or "Yahweh will raise up".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Jáchim je slovenská podoba biblického mena Joachim. Prostredníctvom gréckeho Ióakeim a latinského Ioachim pochádza z hebrejského mena Jəhójákím, utvoreného z Božieho mena Jahve a slovesa s významom „pozdvihnúť, ustanoviť“. Vykladá sa ako „Jahve ustanovil“ alebo „Jahve pozdvihol“.

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International Traveler Index

How easily Jáchim is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide

74 / 100Veľmi dobrá medzinárodná adaptabilita
Degree of global adaptability74 %
Passport & airline ticket spelling:

JACHIM

Requires spelling without diacritics
Script & diacritics:

á (1)

Regional Central European form
World languages:

10 foreign variants

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Travel strengths of this name
  • •Mierna diakritika – v medzinárodnom styku sa ľahko prepisuje do základnej latinky.
  • •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
What to keep in mind abroad
  • •Zhluk „ch“ sa v cudzích jazykoch vyslovuje odlišne (v angličtine často ako [č], vo francúzštine [š]).

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
16 August
Slovak Extended Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:[ˈjaːxim]

Standard orthoepic pronunciation with primary stress on the initial syllable.

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 2
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Jáchim
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Jáchima
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Jáchimovi
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Jáchima
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Jáchim
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Jáchimovi
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Jáchimom

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
JáchimkoJaškoJašo
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Jáchim
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Jáchim! Jáchimko! Jaško!

Test how Jáchim sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Jáchim Smith

2 + 1 = 3 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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Initials / monogram:with dots:J.S.without dots:JS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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