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Jord

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: February 13
Origin: Hebrew Yarden, via Greek and Latin Iordanes. Meaning: « To flow, to descend » — the Jordan River.
Jordan comes from the Hebrew name of the Jordan River, Yarden, meaning « to flow » or « to descend », and entered European usage when crusaders baptized their children with water brought back from the sacred river.

Name day for Jord

February 13

Why this day? Jord is a short form of Jordan, and shares its name day.

Jord is celebrated in France and the United States on February 13.

The story of the name Jord

Jord is a short form of Jordan. It keeps its origin (Hebrew Yarden, via Greek and Latin Iordanes) and meaning — « To flow, to descend » — the Jordan River, and shares its name day, February 13.

On birth records, Jord is rarely written as such: the Jords are Jordans (55,515 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Jordan page.

Frequently asked questions about Jord

What does Jord mean?

Jord is a short form of Jordan, which means « To flow, to descend » — the Jordan River.

When is Jord's name day?

February 13, together with Jordan: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Jord a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Jordan.

Jord's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 5/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Liam88%
  2. Nolan85%
  3. Naël83%
  4. Marceau82%
  5. Robin81%
  6. Timéo80%
  7. Adam78%
  8. Gabin78%
  9. Léo77%
  10. Mohamed76%

Bottom 10

  1. Martin62%
  2. Gabriel62%
  3. Maël67%
  4. Augustin67%
  5. Jules68%
  6. Aaron69%
  7. Raphaël74%
  8. Sacha75%
  9. Mohamed76%
  10. Léo77%

Love potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Gabin84%
  2. Mohamed80%
  3. Liam76%
  4. Timéo76%
  5. Augustin75%
  6. Naël74%
  7. Nolan74%
  8. Léo74%
  9. Martin73%
  10. Marceau73%

Bottom 10

  1. Maël49%
  2. Gabriel53%
  3. Sacha57%
  4. Raphaël61%
  5. Aaron66%
  6. Adam71%
  7. Robin71%
  8. Jules72%
  9. Martin73%
  10. Marceau73%

Professional potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Maël42%
  2. Timéo45%
  3. Jules45%
  4. Naël47%
  5. Sacha49%
  6. Liam52%
  7. Nolan52%
  8. Robin53%
  9. Gabin55%
  10. Léo56%

Crush potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Liam96%
  2. Naël96%
  3. Timéo96%
  4. Nolan94%
  5. Adam90%
  6. Léo89%
  7. Mohamed87%
  8. Robin85%
  9. Sacha83%
  10. Marceau82%

Bottom 10

  1. Martin62%
  2. Gabriel70%
  3. Gabin74%
  4. Augustin75%
  5. Maël75%
  6. Jules76%
  7. Aaron77%
  8. Raphaël81%
  9. Marceau82%
  10. Sacha83%
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