MERCan

Mercan is a Turkish word meaning coral, the marine organism that forms reefs. In Turkish, mercan refers to coral in general, including living corals and coral-derived products such as jewelry and decorative materials. The term is used in everyday language and can appear in place names or family names in Turkish-speaking regions.

Beyond its literal sense, mercan is also used as a personal name in Turkish-speaking communities. It functions as both a given name and a surname, reflecting a common practice of naming people after natural elements or phenomena. In English-language contexts, the name is often written as Mercan with a capital M.

Notes and usage variants: as a common noun, the Turkish form is mercan; when used as a proper name in English-language texts it is typically capitalized as Mercan. The word may appear in cultural, commercial, or biographical contexts where Turkish naming conventions are observed.

See also: Mercan (disambiguation) for other possible uses or people bearing the name.