Citan

Citan is a term with several distinct uses in different contexts, including a vehicle name, a fictional character, and a given name.

Mercedes-Benz Citan refers to a small light commercial van produced by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The first generation, introduced in 2012, was developed in collaboration with Renault and is based on the Renault Kangoo. It was manufactured at Renault’s Maubeuge plant in France and marketed primarily for urban and regional commercial use, available in panel van and crew van configurations. In 2021 a second generation was introduced, continuing the collaboration with Renault and adopting a platform closely related to the Kangoo. The new model targets both commercial customers and, in some markets, passenger-oriented variants, reinforcing Mercedes-Benz’s presence in the compact van segment.

In fiction, Citan Uzuki is a character in Xenogears, a role-playing game released in 1998 for the original PlayStation. Citan is a physician and a notable ally of the game's protagonists, appearing early in the story and contributing to its development through his expertise and interactions with others in the party.

As a given name, Citan is relatively uncommon. Its usage is largely limited to fictional contexts and niche naming, and it does not have a widely cited, single origin or meaning in major naming traditions. The name is more widely recognized in popular culture through its association with Xenogears.