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Jordan Name Meaning

Jordan meaning

Name :

Jordan spker

Gender :
Masculine
Meaning of Jordan :

Used in country/religion :
Variant Names of Jordan:

Giordano, Jared, Jarred, Jarod, Jarrod, Jarrot, Jarrott, Jerad, Jerred, Jerrod, Jerrot, J, Giordano, Jared, Jarred, Jarod, Jarrod, Jarrot, Jarrott, Jerad, Jerred, Jerrod, Jerrot, J, Jordanus, Jordán, Jordyn, Giordano, Iordan, Iordáin, Jared, Jarred, Jarod, Jared, Jarred, Jarod

Rhyming Names of Jordan: 
Names Similar to Jordan :
Popularity Rank :

Jordan name was top ranked at 726 position in American during year 1930and most recently ranked at 60 position in American during year 2015

     

Name Jordan has been Most Popular throughout the last hundred plus years and ranked at 180 position. 358851 numbers of people were named Jordan so far in last 100 years. (SSA)

More about :

The masculine or feminine name Jordan is taken from the name a river that flows between two countries – Israel and Jordan. The river was named after the Hebrew word Yarden that is taken from the word yarad that means “flow down” or “descend”.

 

The name has been popular since the New Testament but the popularity died down after the Middle Ages. However, it became common again in the 19th century in Europe. Then in the later half of the 20th century, it became popular in America and other countries around the world.

Jordan Numerology :
Personality No. 1. People with name Jordan have leadership qualities. They act in a manner that they receive accolade. They are domineering & pushy. They have inordinate self-esteem. Person with Jordan having 1 as Personality number are independent & are not afraid of exploring new avenues. They may be self-centered & arrogant. They are restless & create new things. They are physically strong. More Numerology

More About Name : Jordan

  • Firstly it is used in the Middle Ages By Crusaders returning from the Holy Land.

    The Jordan River is a river in Southwest Asia which flows into the Dead Sea. Historically and religiously, it is considered to be one of the world's most sacred rivers. It is 251 kilometers (156 miles) long.

    In Christianity it is known as the place where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

  • He name is that of the chief river of Palestine, in which Jesus was baptized. Jordan originated as a given name in the Middle Ages, being bestowed upon those baptized in holy water said to be taken from the Jordan River.

  • Name has been taken from the Hebrew “yarden” means “to flow down, descend”.

  • The name Jordan can refer to several things. As a name, it comes from the Aramaic Yarden, meaning one who descends, and assimilated into Latin asJordanus (or Jordana for a female). In Arabic it is Urdunn, in Italian Giordano, in Spanish Jordán in Dutch Jordaan, in French Jourdain, in Irish Iordáin, inRomanian Gordan and in Catalan Jordà. Jordan can be either a given name or a surname.

  • In Hebrew it means Lioness.Latin origin: Derived from the word lividus which is of the meaning 'bluish, lead-colored'. The name appeared in various English literature works from the late 16th century, including the William Shakespeare play Romeo and Julie

  • John the Baptist baptized Jesus Christ in its waters and it was adopted as a personal name in Europe after crusaders brought back water from the river to baptize their children.

Name Analysis of Jordan

Character Analysis of Jordan : Persons with the name Jordan, like to be in charge, whether that be upfront or from behind the scenes. They like to control and are generally quite sure of themselves. They can be very talented ‘actors’ in life and can put on the persona they wish others to see and believe.

Love Life of Jordan : Person like that their partner should inspire not only sexually but also at the level of intellect. Persons love to precede intercourse with dinners in candlelight.

Name Letter Analysis of Jordan

J : Persons make an exemplary friend and try hard to make sure everyone is happy and comfortable

O : Persons know where the moral high ground is, and always try to take it

R : Persons feel things strongly and their rich, intense inner life emanates outward

D : Persons are grounded and pragmatic

A : Persons are their own person: ambitious and freethinking

N : Persons are a "think outside the box" kind of person -- creative and original

Astrological (Vedic) Aspect of Name Jordan

Acoording to vedic astrology , Rashi for the name Jordan is Makar and Moon sign associated with the name Jordan is Capricorn.

The name Jordan has Earth element. Saturn is the Ruling Planet for the name Jordan . The name Jordan having moon sign as Capricorn is represented by The Mountain Sea-Goat and considered as Cardinal .

Normally, people with the name Jordan are optimistic and determined. They are full of life. They can easily compromise in difficult situations.

Other name options, having Capricorn moon sign are name starting with : Ja, Ji, Ju,Khi, Je, Khu, Khoo, Jo, Khe, Kho, Jn, Jw, Jy, Kh.

Nakshatra (Vedic) of Name Jordan

The name Jordan is suitable for baby born in Sravana nakshatra

Sravana Nakshatra:

Lord: Chandra (Moon)
Symbol : Ear or Three Footprints
Deity : Vishnu, preserver of universe
Indian zodiac: 10° - 23°20' Makara
Western zodiac 6° - 19°20' Aquarius
Other name options, having Sravana nakashatra are name starting with : Ju, Khi, Je, Khu, Jo, Khe, Gha, Kho.

Famous Name Jordan

  • Jordan White

    is a Scottish football striker currently playing for Clyde, on loan from Dunfermline Athletic. White began his professional career with Dunfermline Athletic, signing a full-time contract with the Fife side in July 2008.

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  • Don Jordan

    was a boxer born in Los Angeles, California and was the undisputed Welterweight Champion of the World from 1958 to 1960. His nickname was ‘Geronimo’. Managed by Don Nesseth.

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