Joaquima is the Catalan feminine form of Joachim, a name with deep biblical and apocryphal roots.Etymology and OriginThe name Joachim itself is a contraction of either Jehoiachin or Jehoiakim, Hebrew names meaning "established by Yahweh" or "Yahweh raises up." In Christian tradition, Saint Joachim, the husband of Saint Anne and father of the Virgin Mary, is a key figure from the apocryphal Gospel of James. His veneration grew during the Middle Ages, leading to widespread adoption of the name across Christian Europe, though it was never common in England.Catalan UsageIn Catalan-speaking regions, the feminine form Joaquima developed alongside the masculine Joaquim and its affectionate short forms Chimo, Quim, and Ximo. The Spanish equivalent is Joaquina. While Joaquima remains in use, other related names vary regionally across the Iberian Peninsula.Cultural FamiliarityOutside of onomastics, Joaquima is also the name of a genus of moths in the family Tortricidae, named in the late 20th century. However, as a given name, its bearer count is minimal globally.Meaning: Feminine form of Joachim: "established by Yahweh"Type: Given nameUsage Regions: Catalan-speaking areas (Catalonia, Valencia, Balearic Islands)Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin