Jordan

Jordan Meaning & Origin

About Jordan
The name Jordan is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew word "yarden" which means "to descend" or "to flow down." The name is often associated with the Jordan River, a significant biblical landmark. Symbolically, the name Jordan represents a sense of movement, transition, and renewal. It is also commonly used as a given name for both males and females.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jordan are male.

Jordan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.16% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JRTN
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J06305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AO1 R D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɔrdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JRTN', 'ARTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jordan in Braille

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

The name Jordan in braille

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

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

The name Jordan in sign language

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