Origin and Meaning of Yordan

The descender; to flow down

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew word 'Yarden' which refers to the Jordan River, meaning 'to flow down' or 'the descender'.

• Yordan is a name commonly used in Bulgaria and among Bulgarian communities, with strong ties to the country’s history and culture.
• In Jewish tradition, names derived from Hebrew often embody significant cultural and religious meanings, which is the case for Yordan as it connects to the Jordan River, important in historical texts.
• Notable bearers include Yordan Yovkov, a prominent Bulgarian writer and public figure whose literary works have left a lasting impact on Bulgarian literature.
• Yordan has been variably popular, experiencing bursts of usage particularly within the Bulgarian community, but it remains less common in international contexts.
• Related names include Jordan (the English variant) and Yarden, which is more commonly used in Israel.