Rojbin (pronunciation: ) is a Kurdish feminine given name meaning "one who sees the day". The name shows regional variation in Turkey: Rojbin is common around Diyarbakñr, Rujbin and Rojvin are typical in Hakkari, and a male form of the name that is used among the Kurdish population in Turkey is Robin.
In his 2019 sociological analysis of the film Büyük Adam Küçük Aà Âk, researcher Harun ÃÂzalp notes that when the character Sakine discloses her real name as RojbinâÂÂrecognized as a Kurdish nameâÂÂit reveals her Kurdish identity and this is a reference to the challenges of claiming that identity. Notably, Sakine speaks openly only after sensing an attitude of acceptance rather than judgment from Mr. Rñfat.
The name Rojbin has appeared in human rights reporting in connection with restrictions on Kurdish identity in Turkey. In à Âirvan (Siirt), a case was reportedly filed against a family to change their child's Kurdish name, Rojbin, to a Turkish name under civil registration law. Historically, Kurdish names were often refused registration under regulations requiring conformity with Turkish linguistic norms.
Research using eye-tracking technology in Turkey has examined how cultural identifiers impact professional recruitment. In one study, a fictional candidate named "Rojbin" who also had other indicators of a Kurdish identity received lower proficiency ratings from recruiters compared to neutral candidates, despite having equivalent educational and professional qualifications, which the researchers associated with potential discrimination.
Notable people with the name include: