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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. Briana91%
  3. Lala89%
  4. Lorry89%
  5. Valou89%
  6. Lyd89%
  7. Veronica89%
  8. Ani89%
  9. Vava89%
  10. Val89%

Love potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Chan85%
  2. Santa85%
  3. Chanchan85%
  4. Tal85%
  5. Lelle85%
  6. Beatriz84%
  7. Jetty84%
  8. Joss84%
  9. Cédette84%
  10. Claudou84%

Bottom 10

  1. Momone42%
  2. Risette42%
  3. Leeloo42%
  4. Moïra42%
  5. Gaga42%
  6. Azilis42%
  7. Irisa42%
  8. Dune42%
  9. Ysé42%
  10. Zelda42%

Professional potential for Jord

Bottom 10

  1. Kelsy42%
  2. Liloo42%
  3. Tette42%
  4. Kaylee42%
  5. Shanon42%
  6. Kaïly42%
  7. Carli42%
  8. Ayleen42%
  9. Louni42%
  10. Savanah42%

Crush potential for Jord

Top 10

  1. Giorgia96%
  2. Hayette96%
  3. Linsay96%
  4. Cissy96%
  5. Katioucha96%
  6. Via96%
  7. Val96%
  8. Carlita96%
  9. Feyza96%
  10. Maga96%
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