Sophia Rodriguez

By Sophia Rodriguez
Cultural Naming Expert

Updated on September 06, 2024

Joaqui

US Popularity Rank: None

Origin: Filipino

Meaning: Lifted by Yahweh; God will fortify (his people)

Joaqui is a boy’s name of Filipino origin whose roots trail through Spanish, German, and Hebrew. Joaqui is a form of the Spanish Joaquin, which stems from the German Joachim. A name that marvels at the magnificence of the divine, Joaqui ultimately derives from the Hebrew Jeconiah, meaning “lifted by Yahweh” or “God will fortify (his people).” Joaqui offers a name steeped in reverence yet exudes a youthful serenade. Baby Joaqui will bear an appellation that ties them closely to their ancestry and faith, from which they can draw strength.

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