Kurian

Kurian is a masculine given name and surname rooted in the Indian state of Kerala, where it is especially common among Saint Thomas Christians. It also appears among the Indian diaspora and in other parts of South Asia and the Gulf.

The name is linked to Syriac Christian naming traditions and is often viewed as a regional form or shortened version of names connected to George, such as Kuriakose or Kurien. In many communities, Kurian can function as an independent given name as well as a patronymic surname.

Among Keralan Christians, Kurian is typically a first name; when used as a surname it may denote ancestral lineage. The spelling varies regionally as Kurian, Kurien, or Kuriyan.

Numerous individuals with the name have appeared in Indian public and religious life, academia, and business, reflecting its long-standing presence in Kerala. The name is also found among expatriate communities connected to the state's Syriac Christian heritage.

Related names and variants include Kurien, Kuriyan, Kuriakose, and the given name George.