Political LeaderBrazilian1954 – present
Joaquim Rafael Barbosa
First Afro-Brazilian President of Brazil's Supreme Federal Court
Biography
Brazilian jurist who served as President of the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil from 2012 to 2014. He was the first Afro-Brazilian to lead the court and became a prominent voice on constitutional matters and human rights.
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Political Leader
Nationality
Brazilian
Born
1954
Thinking about the name
Joaquim
Hebrew origin
“The Portuguese form of Joachim, derived from the Hebrew Yehoyakim meaning 'God will establish.' Joaquim carries historical and religious depth as the traditional name of Mary's father in Christian tradition, while maintaining a warm, accessible quality in modern usage.”