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Iordanis

Quick answerThe given name 'Iordanis' is derived from the Greek name 'Ιορδάνης' (Iordanēs), meaning 'flowing down' or 'descending', and is related to the Greek word 'ιορδάνης' (iordanēs), referring to the River Jordan.

Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,228
Trend—
Peak year2009
Syllables3
Origin—
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek, Slavic
ReligionChristianity
Numerology8 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,228

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Iordanis

The given name 'Iordanis' is derived from the Greek name 'Ιορδάνης' (Iordanēs), meaning 'flowing down' or 'descending', and is related to the Greek word 'ιορδάνης' (iordanēs), referring to the River Jordan.

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Etymology

The given name 'Iordanis' is derived from the Greek name 'Ιορδάνης' (Iordanēs), meaning 'flowing down' or 'descending', and is related to the Greek word 'ιορδάνης' (iordanēs), referring to the River Jordan. The name 'Iordanis' has been used in various cultures, including Greek and Slavic, and is also associated with Christianity, as Saint Jordan is a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Iordanis currently ranks #1,228 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.

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