ATDTDA (14) references p 387 (beta)

[David Morris]

On 7/27/07, mikebailey at speakeasy.net <mikebailey at speakeasy.net> wrote:
> Joaquin the parrot

The boy's name Joachim \jo(a)-chim\ is pronounced wah-KEEN. It is of
Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "established by God". Short form of
the Hebrew name Jehoichin. Joaquin Miller was a noted and colorful
19th-century poet-adventurer of the American West. According to
medieval Catholic tradition, Joachim was the name of the Virgin Mary's
father. Composer Josquin Des Pres; actor Joaquin Phoenix.