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
Today, Gurion as a standalone given name remains relatively uncommon, especially outside Hebrew-speaking communities. In contemporary
- David Ben-Gurion, Israeli statesman and first Prime Minister
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