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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. Lisa89%
  2. Maeva85%
  3. Sarah82%
  4. Clara82%
  5. Eva81%
  6. Inès79%
  7. Nina79%
  8. Lou79%
  9. Maelle78%
  10. Léa78%

Bottom 10

  1. Romane52%
  2. Valentine56%
  3. Océane60%
  4. Lise63%
  5. Lucie64%
  6. Solène65%
  7. Lola65%
  8. Lilou66%
  9. Zoé67%
  10. Elisa68%

Love potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Lisa77%
  2. Maeva74%
  3. Elisa70%
  4. Margot69%
  5. Maelle68%
  6. Léonie67%
  7. Nina67%
  8. Célia67%
  9. Lina67%
  10. Margaux66%

Bottom 10

  1. Océane42%
  2. Romane53%
  3. Lilou53%
  4. Valentine53%
  5. Lucie53%
  6. Lola54%
  7. Solène55%
  8. Jade57%
  9. Maëlys58%
  10. Chloé59%

Professional potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Océane42%
  2. Louna42%
  3. Lola42%
  4. Lilou42%
  5. Zoé42%
  6. Lou47%
  7. Nina49%
  8. Maeva50%
  9. Emma52%
  10. Léa52%

Crush potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Lisa96%
  2. Nina96%
  3. Emma96%
  4. Maeva96%
  5. Léa96%
  6. Louna93%
  7. Sarah92%
  8. Inès92%
  9. Célia90%
  10. Chloé90%
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