Quino as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Quino

What is the meaning of the name Quino ?

The baby name Quino is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ˈkino (KEE-no).

Quino is Spanish in Origin.

Quino is a Spanish hypocoristic of Joaquín, formed by clipping the stressed -quín and adding the affectionate -o. Joaquín is the Spanish form of Joachim, via Greek Ioakeim from Hebrew Yehoyaqim, meaning “Yahweh will establish.” As a diminutive, Quino carries a friendly, intimate tone while preserving the biblical sense of steadfastness and divine support.

Used mainly in Spain and Latin America, Quino functions both as a common nickname and, from the 20th century onward, occasionally as a standalone given name. Its wider recognition was boosted by the beloved Argentine cartoonist Quino (Joaquín Lavado), creator of Mafalda, lending the name a creative, approachable image. Close variants and pet forms include Quini; related forms from the root name are Joaquim (Catalan/Portuguese), Joachim (English/French/German), Joakim (Scandinavian), and Jokin (Basque), with Catalan/Valencian diminutives Quim and Ximo. The feminine counterpart is Joaquina, often shortened to Quina.