Mərcan means “coral”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Mərcan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Mərcan mean?
Literal meaning
Mərcan is a girl's name used in Azerbaijani and Turkish. It means “coral”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Mərcan in Turkish and Azerbaijani
What does Mərcan mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Mercan. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coral” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Mərcan mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Mərcan. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “coral” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Mərcan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Mərcan?
Mərcan is used as a given name in Turkish and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Mərcan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | MercanLatin | Girl | same as above: “coral” | Editorial |
| Azerbaijani | MərcanLatin | Girl | same as above: “coral” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Mərcan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercan | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
| Mərcan | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Mərcan
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Mərcan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AktayUnisex“white foal”same language (turkish)
- YönetUnisex“suitable; good; docile; skilful”same language (turkish)
- YesügeyBoy“Yesügei, father of Genghis Khan”same language (turkish)
- TünUnisex“night”same language (turkish)
- TatlıGirl“sweet”same language (turkish)
- TorlakUnisex“handsome youth; young sapling”same language (turkish)
- GündenizBoy“sun and sea”same language (turkish)
- ZekiyeGirl“intelligent, pure; beautiful”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Mərcan
What does the name Mərcan mean?
Mərcan means “coral”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Mərcan a girl's or a boy's name?
Mərcan is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Mərcan come from?
Mərcan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Mərcan?
Mərcan is recorded for Turkish and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Mərcan spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Mercan (Latin), Mərcan (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Mərcan have?
Mərcan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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