Jakim

Hebrew

"Established by God"

Jakim Origin and Meaning

The name Jakim is a boy's name.

Jakim is a masculine name with biblical and Slavic connections. In the Bible, Jakim appears as a minor figure in Chronicles and as a descendant of Benjamin. The name may derive from Hebrew origins meaning "God will establish" or "God will raise up." In Slavic languages, particularly Polish and Russian, it functions as a variant of Joachim, meaning "established by God." Jakim features a strong, decisive sound with its crisp consonants and clear pronunciation. While uncommon in mainstream Western naming, it has maintained usage in Eastern European communities and among families seeking biblical names beyond the most familiar options. The name's brevity and straightforward structure give it an accessible quality despite its rarity.

Famous People Named Jakim

• Jakim descendant of patriarch Benjamin (1 Chr. 8:19)
• Jakim priest in King David's day (1 Chr. 24:12)
• Jakim Nestekaya Donaldson American basketball player
• Jakim Boor pen name of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco
• Jakim (Yakym) Somko Ukrainian Cossack military leader