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Gender Masculine & Feminine
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/(American English) /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/(British English) /ʁɔ.bɛ̃/(French) /ˈrɔ.bɪn/(Dutch) /ˈro.bɪn/(Czech)

Meaning & History

Medieval English diminutive of Robert, now usually regarded as an independent name. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor. In modern times it has also been used as a feminine name, and it may sometimes be given in reference to the red-breasted bird.