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Navon

Navon is a Hebrew surname and given name derived from the adjective navon, meaning wise or prudent. The name is common among Hebrew-speaking communities and in Israel, and it is usually transliterated as Navon; other spellings such as Navone may occur due to transliteration variations.

Notable people with the surname include Yitzhak Navon (1921–2015), an Israeli statesman who served as the fifth

In Hebrew usage, navon also functions as an adjective describing a person who is wise or prudent.

President
of
Israel
from
1978
to
1983.
Navon
was
active
in
public
service
and
diplomacy
and
was
known
for
his
involvement
in
promoting
cultural
dialogue
and
national
unity.
Beyond
this
well-known
figure,
other
individuals
bearing
the
name
have
contributed
in
various
fields,
reflecting
its
presence
in
Israeli
society.
The
surname
thus
preserves
the
core
meaning
of
the
word,
even
as
it
is
used
as
an
identifier
rather
than
a
descriptor
in
everyday
speech.