Jordaan

Jordaan Meaning & Origin

About Jordaan
The name "Jordaan" is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Hebrew name "Jordan." It is primarily a surname but can also be used as a given name. The name "Jordaan" is associated with the biblical Jordan River, which holds significant religious and historical importance. It symbolizes a sense of flowing or descending, representing a connection to water and the idea of movement. As a name, "Jordaan" often conveys qualities such as strength, resilience, and adaptability.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jordaan are male.

Jordaan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AO1 R D AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/jordaan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRTN', 'ARTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jordaan in Braille

Here's how to represent Jordaan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jordaan in braille

How to Spell the Name Jordaan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jordaan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jordaan in sign language

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