Jordan or Jordaan?
Two spellings, side by side.
Jordan and Jordaan are two spellings of the same sound. Jordan is listed with the meaning "Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down'" and Jordaan with "Of the down-flowing river ; in the bible , the river where jesus was baptized". Jordan is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Jordan | Jordaan |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down'. | Of the down-flowing river ; in the bible , the river where jesus was baptized |
| Origin | Hebrew | English |
| Gender | Unisex | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Jor-dan | Jor-daan |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Jordan and Jordaan
Is Jordan or Jordaan more common?
Jordan is more often searched and saved on this site; Jordaan is also used.
Do Jordan and Jordaan mean the same?
Jordan: "Jordan comes from the River Jordan, from the Hebrew Yarden, meaning 'to flow down'". Jordaan: "Of the down-flowing river ; in the bible , the river where jesus was baptized".
How do you say Jordan?
In parts: Jor-dan. Jordaan is said the same way.
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