Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Place Name Jordan

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TYPE: River & Country USAGE: English, Biblical OTHER SCRIPTS: יַרְדֵן (Ancient Hebrew) Meaning & History River which flows between the countries of Jordan and Israel. The river's name in Hebrew is יַרְדֵן (Yarden), and it is derived from יָרַד (yarad) meaning "descend" or "flow down". The river has lent its name to the country to the east.	MORE INFORMATION Related Names Tweet

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