Standard spelling
华金
Huá jīn
The standard Chinese spelling of Joaquín.
- 华
- splendour
- 金
- gold
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Joaquín.
Joaquín in Chinese
In Chinese, Joaquín is written 华金 (Huá jīn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 华锦 (Huá jǐn): a Chinese-style name meaning splendid brocade.
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华金
Huá jīn
Joaquín
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
华锦
Huá jǐn
A Chinese-style name meaning splendid brocade.
- 华
- splendour
- 锦
- brocade, splendid
Close to the “Joa-quín” sound of Joaquín, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
锦
Jǐn
A single character meaning brocade, splendid.
- 锦
- brocade, splendid
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Joaquín comes from.
Joaquín comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, “God will establish”. Saint Joachim was the father of the Virgin Mary.
Famous Joaquíns in Chinese
- Joaquin Phoenixactor华金·菲尼克斯
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 华金 (Huá jīn) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Joaquín.
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华Water金Metal
华金 carries Water and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Metal; if it needs Wood, Fire or Earth, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Joaquín in Chinese
What does the name Joaquín mean?
Joaquín comes from the Hebrew Yehoyakim, “God will establish”. Saint Joachim was the father of the Virgin Mary.
How do you say Joaquín in Chinese?
Joaquín is written 华金 and pronounced Huá jīn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Joaquín.
What does 华锦 mean?
华锦 (Huá jǐn) is a Chinese-style name for Joaquín: a Chinese-style name meaning splendid brocade. 华 means “splendour”, 锦 means “brocade, splendid”.
Which version of Joaquín is best for a tattoo?
华金 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 华锦 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.