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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. Jenifer93%
  2. Kenza91%
  3. Briana91%
  4. Lisa89%
  5. Naomy89%
  6. Sheryl89%
  7. Janelle89%
  8. Alexane89%
  9. Karla88%
  10. Rania88%

Love potential for Jord

Professional potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Liloo42%
  2. Shanon42%
  3. Lizéa42%
  4. Océane42%
  5. Lylou42%
  6. Savanah42%
  7. Kaly42%
  8. Dyna42%
  9. Shade42%
  10. Maeli42%

Crush potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Melda44%
  3. Arwen46%
  4. Sélène55%
  5. Iona55%
  6. Melissande56%
  7. Eurydice57%
  8. Rivka57%
  9. Iman57%
  10. Gaetane59%
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