This is the 9572nd most frequent Russian word.
хавкин
The word "хавкин" does not have a standard meaning in Russian and may be a surname or a colloquial/local term.
In this sentence, 'Хавкин' is used as a proper noun referring to Waldemar Mordecai Wolff Haffkine, a famous bacteriologist.
Хавкин был талантливым микробиологом.
Havkin was a talented microbiologist.
Here, 'Хавкин' is used figuratively as a nickname derived from habits or characteristics, likely created by wordplay or association.
В детстве мой друг носил прозвище 'Хавкин' за свою любовь к хлебу.
In childhood, my friend had the nickname 'Havkin' because of his love for bread.
In this context, 'Хавкин' is used as a fictional name for a sports team, showing its usage as a noun in a naming context.