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How to pronounce Jordan (JOR-den)

Jordan

JOR-den

Jorden

Hebrew origin from the river Jordan. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Hebrew origin from the river Jordan. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
to flow down (the Jordan River)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Jordo
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Used for both genders; from the river that flows from Lebanon into the Dead Sea.

Notable people

  • Michael Jordan (American basketball player — surname)

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