macan

Macan is a term with multiple meanings across languages and contexts. In Indonesian and Malay, macan means tiger, a large carnivorous feline of the genus Panthera native to Asia. The word appears in everyday language, literature, and culture, and is used in place names and surnames in parts of Southeast Asia. As a zoological term, it refers to the tiger species Panthera tigris.

In the automotive world, the Porsche Macan is a compact luxury crossover SUV produced by Porsche AG since 2014. The model is named after the tiger to evoke agility and power, and it is built at Porsche’s plant in Leipzig, Germany. The Macan has become one of the brand’s best-selling models and has been offered in several performance-focused variants, including the Macan S, Macan GTS, and Macan Turbo, along with updates during subsequent generations.

Other uses of the term Macan can occur as a surname or as a place name in various regions, reflecting its linguistic reach beyond Indonesian and Malay contexts. The meaning and prominence of Macan thus vary by language and domain.