Kurian
For the village in Iran, see Kharian, Iran.
Kurian (also spelt Kurien) is a male given name common amongst Saint Thomas Christians in Kerala, India.
It is a derivative of 'Kuriakose', believed to have originated from Saint Quiricus who is known as Saint Kuriakose in the Syriac liturgy.
Varghese Kurien, also known as Amul Kurien is also a reputable personality with name Kurien.
Famous people named Kurian
- P. J. Kurian, Former Union Minister of State.
- Blessed Kuriakose Elias Chavara.
- Thomas Kurian, Executive Vice President of Oracle Corporation
- V.J.Kurian, Managing Director of the Cochin International Airport
- P. V. Kurian, revolutionary Indian social activist
- Diana Mariam Kurian (Nayantara), Indian film actress
- Dalma Kurian (Mithra Kurian), Indian film actress
- George Kurian, Film Maker and Photojournalist, Kerala
- CA George Kurian Parackal,Educationist
See also
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