Erkin

Erkin is a Turkish male and female first name and last name meaning " independent, free ." The first name also occurs in the Eurasian region.

Bearers of the name

Male first name

• Erkin Alptekin ( born 1939 ), Uighur exile politicians
• Arif Erkin Güzelbeyoğlu ( born 1935 ), Turkish architect, musician and actor
• Erkin Koray ( born 1941 ), Turkish rock musician

Family name

• Behiç Erkin (1876-1961), Turkish soldier, diplomat and railway manager
• Caner Erkin (* 1988), the Turkish football player
• Ulvi Cemal Erkin (1906-1972), Turkish composer

Others

• Erkin is a brand name of World Power Erkin Duty Machines Ltd.. Co..