Jordan

Jordan is a name derived from the Hebrew river name Yarden, meaning "to flow down" or "descend," referring to the Jordan River, which flows southward into the Dead Sea. The name was adopted as a given name in medieval Europe by Crusaders and pilgrims who were baptized in or brought back water from the Jordan River, associating it with the baptism of Jesus. It was used for both males and females in the Middle Ages and has seen a strong revival in English-speaking countries since the late twentieth century. Variants and cognates include Jordana, Jordyn, Giordano, and Jourdain.