Why Is Joaquin Pronounced Wakeen?

The REAL way of saying it Joaquin Phoenix's name is: wa-KEEN Phoenix (watch video above to hear it out loud). The actor was actually born Joaquin Bottom - which is the Phoenix family's original surname. His parents changed the name when he was four years old. Maybe because it sounded too much like "Whackin' Bottom".

How does Joaquin Phoenix pronounce his name?

The correct pronunciation of Joaquin Phoenix's name is Hoh-ah-keen Fee-Nix. His first name is Spanish, therefore the "J" is pronounced with an "H" sound.

Is Joaquin a Mexican name?

Joaquín is the Spanish language version of Joachim. It is a male name which finds its origin in Hebrew יְהוֹיָקִים‎ (Yehoyaqim) and literally means "lifted by Yahweh". ... San Joaquín is the Spanish language of the name of Saint Joachim, the traditional name for the father of Mary (mother of Jesus).