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Tsur

Tsur, also transliterated as Tzur or Tsur, is a term derived from the Hebrew הצור (tsur) meaning "rock," "stone," or "crag." In both biblical and modern Hebrew, the word conveys imagery of solidity and strength and is used in a variety of contexts.

In toponymy, Tsur is a common element in Israeli place names, where it often refers to a

As a surname, Tsur is found among Jewish communities in Israel and the diaspora. Surname usage typically

In broader usage, Tsur appears in cultural and linguistic references as an emblem of resilience, echoing the

rocky
landscape
or
a
landmark
feature.
The
same
root
appears
in
longer
place
names
and
in
the
names
of
neighborhoods
or
localities,
reflecting
the
geography
of
the
terrain
with
which
the
area
was
associated
at
the
time
of
naming.
The
transliteration
of
Hebrew
צור
can
vary,
leading
to
forms
such
as
Tsur,
Tzur,
or
Tsur
in
English-language
texts.
derives
from
the
same
root
meaning
and
may
be
adopted
for
family
identification,
lineage,
or
heritage.
Individuals
bearing
the
name
Tsur
have
participated
in
a
range
of
professions,
including
politics,
arts,
academia,
and
business,
illustrating
the
name’s
presence
across
public
life.
literal
meaning
of
rock
or
stone.
The
term
continues
to
be
used
in
modern
Hebrew,
while
its
transliteration
remains
variable
depending
on
language
and
context.
See
also:
Tzur
(disambiguation).