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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. Lara91%
  2. Kenza91%
  3. Laurie89%
  4. Paola89%
  5. Anita89%
  6. Manuela89%
  7. Cécilia88%
  8. Rania88%
  9. Carla88%
  10. Megane87%

Love potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Luna42%
  2. Maiwenn42%
  3. Cassandre42%
  4. Iris42%
  5. Céleste42%
  6. Violaine43%
  7. Inaya44%
  8. Maïa44%
  9. Melody46%
  10. Lila46%

Professional potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Olympe42%
  2. Lylou42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Melody42%
  5. Melodie42%
  6. Maïa42%
  7. Enola42%
  8. Tess42%
  9. Ninon42%
  10. Carla42%

Crush potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Anissa96%
  2. Lucy96%
  3. Cécilia96%
  4. Katia96%
  5. Paola96%
  6. Lara96%
  7. Giulia96%
  8. Marwa96%
  9. Jenna96%
  10. Jenny96%
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