Robben is both a given name and a patronymic surname with origins in North Brabant, Drenthe and Emsland. People with the name include: Surname Arjen Robben (born 1984), Dutch former professional footballer Jaap Robben (born 1984), Dutch author and playwright Jens Robben (born 1983), German football midfielder (born 1984), Dutch handball player, sister of Miranda (born 1986), Dutch handball player, sister of Jolanda Given name: Robben Wright Fleming (1916–2010), American academic and University president Robben Ford (born 1951), American guitarist See also Robben Island, South African island ("seals island") HZC De Robben, a Dutch swimming club ("the seals") Robbe (surname) Robin (name) Robins (disambiguation) References Dutch-language surnames Low German surnames Patronymic surnames Surnames from given names