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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. Nolann95%
  2. Ryan95%
  3. Bryan93%
  4. Kenzo92%
  5. Killian92%
  6. Kaïs92%
  7. Ilyes92%
  8. Jason91%
  9. Joshua91%
  10. Brandon91%

Love potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Ryan92%
  2. Carlos89%
  3. Brandon88%
  4. Marco88%
  5. Omer87%
  6. Steeve87%
  7. Nolann85%
  8. Jackie85%
  9. Bryan85%
  10. Mourad85%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Leonard48%
  4. Moise51%
  5. Gwenael52%
  6. Virgile53%
  7. Ulysse53%
  8. Arsène53%
  9. Elouan53%
  10. Léandre55%

Professional potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Kyllian42%
  2. Lenny42%
  3. Kaïs42%
  4. Louka42%
  5. Davy42%
  6. Eddy42%
  7. Willy42%
  8. Leny42%
  9. Johnny42%
  10. Rudy42%

Crush potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Nolann96%
  2. Kaïs96%
  3. Yannis96%
  4. Leandro96%
  5. Carlos96%
  6. Lorenzo96%
  7. Tiago96%
  8. Kenny96%
  9. Luca96%
  10. Roméo96%
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