Achim
/AA-K-IH-M/
A Hebrew name, short form of Jehoiachin or a variant of Jachin (יָכִין), meaning 'the Lord will establish' or 'he will establish', from the root kûn ('to be firm, founded'). Achim appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:14) as an ancestor in the royal line of David leading to Joseph, giving this compact name of divine establishment a quiet scriptural dignity.
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Yes — Achim is a Jewish boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “A Hebrew name, short form of Jehoiachin or a variant of Jachin (יָכִין), meaning 'the Lord will establish' or 'he will establish', from the root kûn ('to be firm, founded'). Achim appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:14) as an ancestor in the royal line of David leading to Joseph, giving this compact name of divine establishment a quiet scriptural dignity.”. It also appears in Christian tradition.
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Meaning & origin
Achim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "A Hebrew name, short form of Jehoiachin or a variant of Jachin (יָכִין), meaning 'the Lord will establish' or 'he will establish', from the root kûn ('to be firm, founded'). Achim appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:14) as an ancestor in the royal line of David leading to Joseph, giving this compact name of divine establishment a quiet scriptural dignity." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Beyond its Jewish heritage, Achim is also used in Christian traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among European, Arab, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Achim carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Achim look like?
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See Achim's baby portrait →What does Achim's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Achim resonates in either tradition.
Achim's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Achim's full reading →
Does Achim go with your family's names?
Achim breaks into 4 sounds: /AA-K-IH-M/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Achim sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Achim beside your family's names →
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Achim
What does the name Achim mean?
Achim means "A Hebrew name, short form of Jehoiachin or a variant of Jachin (יָכִין), meaning 'the Lord will establish' or 'he will establish', from the root kûn ('to be firm, founded'). Achim appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:14) as an ancestor in the royal line of David leading to Joseph, giving this compact name of divine establishment a quiet scriptural dignity.." It is a boy name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Achim a boy or girl name?
Achim is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Achim?
Achim is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish, Christian traditions, commonly among European, Arab, MiddleEastern families.
Is Achim a Jewish name?
Yes. Achim is a boy name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin. It also appears in Christian tradition.
What does Achim mean in Hebrew?
Achim originates from Hebrew, where it means "A Hebrew name, short form of Jehoiachin or a variant of Jachin (יָכִין), meaning 'the Lord will establish' or 'he will establish', from the root kûn ('to be firm, founded'). Achim appears in the Matthean genealogy (Matthew 1:14) as an ancestor in the royal line of David leading to Joseph, giving this compact name of divine establishment a quiet scriptural dignity.."
What is the numerology of Achim?
Achim has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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