Elkin
Meaning of Elkin
Originating from Hebrew, the name Elkin is a male name with a rich history and strong associations. In English, it is pronounced as EL-kin (/ˈɛlkɪn/). A variation of this name is Elkan. The name Elkin has been given to newborn boys in the United States for many years, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has been moderately popular, ranking in the top 10,000 names. Overall, the name Elkin carries a unique and timeless charm that would make it a wonderful choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as EL-kin (/ˈɛlkɪn/)
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Notable People Named Elkin
| Elkin Reilly, a former Australian rules footballer, was known for representing the South Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and was among the early Australian Aboriginal players in the league. |
| Elkin Soto Jaramillo is a Colombian football coach and former player, known for his role as a midfielder and currently managing Once Caldas' youth categories. |
| Elkin Blanco Rivas, also known as Elkin Blanco, is a Colombian football midfielder currently playing for Orense in the Categoría Primera A. |
| Elkin Ramírez was a Colombian singer-songwriter and the frontman of the band Kraken. |
| Elkin Fernando Álvarez Botero was a Colombian Roman Catholic prelate who served as auxiliary bishop of Medellín and bishop of Santa Rosa de Osos. |
