Alchin

Alchin may refer to:

• Alchin (surname): A surname of debated origin. Some sources suggest it is derived from a personal name, possibly a diminutive of names beginning with "Al," while others link it to topographical features or occupational roles. The distribution of the name is primarily found in English-speaking countries. Further research is required to definitively establish its etymology and historical prevalence.

• Alchin (historical group): A less common, older variant spelling occasionally used to refer to the Alchon Huns (also known as the Alxon, Alkhan, or Walxon Huns), a nomadic group who migrated into Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to 6th centuries CE. Using "Alchin" in this context is generally discouraged in modern scholarship in favor of the more widely recognized spellings.