Teran

Teran is a term with multiple uses in language, culture, and geography. In onomastics, it functions as a surname and as a placename used in various countries.

As a surname, Terán (with the acute accent) appears in Spanish-speaking communities and in some Balkan contexts. It is carried by individuals in politics, sports, arts, and other fields. In historical records, variants include Terán and Terán.

In viticulture, Teran (also Terrano) designates a red grape variety grown in the Balkans and nearby regions. In Croatia, the grape is used to produce a wine commonly called Teran, while in Slovenia the same grape is referred to as Terrano. The wines are typically ruby to garnet in color, with high acidity and moderate to firm tannins, and flavours that range from red berries to herbs and spice, depending on terroir and vinification.

As a toponym, Teran appears as the name of several localities in different countries, reflecting historical settlement patterns and linguistic variation. In some regions, the term is associated with historic estates or districts.