Balabin (Russian: Балабин) is a Russian masculine surname, its feminine counterpart is Balabina. The name originates from the Russian word balaba meaning round bread and implying a short, chubby person.[1] It may refer to:
- Eugene Balabin (1815–1895), Russian Roman Catholic priest
- Viktor Balabin (1811–1864), Russian diplomat and ambassador
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edit- ^ Ganzhina, I. M. (2001) Словарь современных русских фамилий. Moscow: Astrel. ISBN 5-271-00127-X.