Ioakeim is the Greek form of Joachim, most notably found in the apocryphal Gospel of James. The name belongs to the Judeo-Christian-Islamic tradition and is used as a given name in Greek-speaking and Orthodox Christian contexts. Etymology Ioakeim derives from the Hebrew name Yehoyaqim (via Latin and Greek), which means 'raised by God' or 'God establishes.' The contracted form Joachim became prominent through Saint Joachim, the husband of Saint Anne and father of the Virgin Mary, as recounted in the Gospel of James, a 2nd-century apocryphal text. This saintly association gave the name widespread currency in medieval Christian Europe, though it remained relatively rare in England. Variant spellings include Ioachim (direct Latin transcription) and Joachim (used in many languages). Variants and Related Forms Related names in other cultures include the Basque Jokin, the Biblical Jehoiachin and Jehoiakim, and the Portuguese Joaquim. In the Hebrew Bible, Jehoiakim was a king of Judah, while Jehoiachin was his son, both names sharing the same root meaning of divine establishment. Notable Bearers A known bearer of the name is Ioakeim Martianos (1875–1955), a Greek Orthodox bishop and author. Born in Moscopole (modern Albania), an area with a significant Aromanian population, he studied at the Phanar Greek Orthodox College and the Halki seminary in Constantinople. Martianos served as bishop of various sees including Berat, Paramythia, Nea Pelagonia, Kilkis, and Xanthi. He also wrote a detailed treatise on his hometown, focusing on its Greek character and its destruction in the mid-18th century, a work praised by scholars for its thorough analysis. Cultural Significance In the Orthodox tradition, the name Ioakeim is venerated through Saint Joachim, who along with Anne is celebrated as a forebear of the Virgin Mary. Feasts dedicated to Saints Joachim and Anne appear in both Eastern and Western liturgical calendars, reinforcing the name's enduring religious importance. Meaning: 'God establishes' (contracted from Jehoiakim/Jehoiachin) Origin: Greek via Hebrew Type: Given name (male) Usage regions: Greek-speaking world, Orthodox Christian communities, also known in Judeo-Christian-Islamic contexts