Gurion

Gurion is a Hebrew name that appears as both a masculine given name and a component of compound surnames, most notably in the Israeli surname Ben-Gurion. In Hebrew naming conventions, Ben- means “son of,” so Ben-Gurion in this form functions as “son of Gurion,” with Gurion serving as a personal name.

The best-known connection to Gurion is through David Ben-Gurion, the prominent Israeli statesman who helped found the State of Israel and served as its first prime minister. Born David Gruen (Grün) in 1886 in what is now Poland, he adopted the surname Ben-Gurion in the 1930s. The name became closely associated with his legacy and with the early leadership of Israel, making Gurion a notable element in modern Jewish and Israeli history.

Today, Gurion as a standalone given name remains relatively uncommon, especially outside Hebrew-speaking communities. In contemporary contexts, the name most often appears as part of Ben-Gurion, a surname recognized worldwide due to David Ben-Gurion’s prominence. It can also appear in genealogical records or historical references related to Israeli history and Zionist leadership.

See also

- Ben-Gurion (surname)

- Gruen (surname)

- David Ben-Gurion, Israeli statesman and first Prime Minister

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