Taskin

Taskin is a personal name that can function as a surname or a given name. It is found in Turkish-speaking communities and in regions influenced by Turkic languages, as well as among diaspora communities in South Asia and Central Asia. In many records, Taskin appears in transliterated form without diacritics.

Etymology and transliteration: In Turkish, the related form Taşkın (with a dotless i) means flood or inundation; Taskin may be an alternative spelling that arose through transliteration of that name. The exact etymology and usage may vary by region.

Usage and distribution: The name is used across various professions and does not denote a single family or lineage. It is encountered among athletes, scholars, and professionals, reflecting its role as a conventional surname or given name rather than a characteristic term.

Notable bearers: None are singled out in this article; the name is shared by multiple individuals.

See also: Taşkın, a Turkish surname and given name; Taskin as a transliteration variant.