Jachin

Meaning & origin●(measured from records)

Attested across 6 languages in the etymology graph.

Other recorded senses●(measured from records)

Jachin is also recorded in 5 other lexicons, as a different name or as an ordinary word. These are senses of the spelling, not of the name above.

• The inclusion of Jachin in the priestly genealogies, particularly among those who returned from exile, signifies the continuity and restoration of God's covenant and the temple worship system. His name, meaning "He will establish," symbolically underscores God's faithfulness in re-establishing His people and religious order after a period of disruption.

  as a name·Biblical Names Compiled Database

• Jachin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he establishes." It is a strong biblical name associated with stability and divine foundation, borne by a priest who led one of the divisions of temple service. While ancient, the name is relatively uncommon today, making it a unique choice.

  as a name·Biblical Names Compiled Database

• Jachin is a strong but uncommon biblical name for boys. With its meaning of 'he will establish,' it suggests stability and strength. It's also the name of one of the two pillars of Solomon's temple, giving it an architectural and symbolic weight.

  as a name·Biblical Names Compiled Database

• Jachin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "he will establish." With its biblical roots tied to a priest who organized temple worship and a pillar of Solomon's Temple, the name conveys a sense of strength, stability, and divine purpose.

  as a name·Biblical Names Compiled Database

• The name Jachin comes from the Hebrew root verb כּוּן (kun), meaning "to establish," "to set up," or "to make firm." The name יָכִין (Yakhin) is a future tense form, best translated as "He will establish" or "He establishes."

  as a name·Biblical Names Compiled Database

Ordered by how much of this spelling's record each language holds, so a sense from a language the name is barely used in sits last rather than first.

How to address them○(machine-generated)

A formal English salutation is built on the surname, so it needs a full name — on its own, a first name only supports the informal form.

Evidence●(measured from records)

Register rows as of the 2026-10-09 data build.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jachin mean, and where does it come from?

The name Jachin, meaning 'He will establish,' is theologically significant as it was also the name of one of the two great pillars at the entrance to Solomon's Temple. Recorded by Biblical Names Compiled Database.

What are other forms of the name Jachin?

In the etymology graph, Yachin is a form of the same name in other languages.

How do you pronounce Jachin?

A machine transcription gives /dʒtʃɪn/ (IPA) for English.

Is Jachin a male or female name?

Jachin is a male name in our records. Opposite-gender entries fall within the cross-gender noise we measure in the source data, so we don't report them as usage.

In which country does Jachin have the most bearers?

Jachin is most frequently recorded in the United States.