Jordanna
Meaning of Jordanna
Jordanna is a feminine given name of Hebrew provenance, derived from the masculine appellation Jordan—itself originating from the Hebrew ירדן (Yarden), “one who descends” or “to flow down,” and by extension alluding to the River Jordan’s symbolic connotations of renewal and passage. Phonetically rendered in English as jor-DAN-uh (/dʒɔrˈdænə/), the name integrates the productive suffix -anna, a morphological device that imparts a distinctly feminine register while echoing patterns of Latinate and Anglo-American name formation. In the United States, its incidence has remained modest yet consistent—ranking in the mid-900s since the late 1970s with annual occurrences typically ranging from single to low-double digits—which suggests a stable niche appeal among parents seeking a name that balances classical resonance with contemporary discretion. Analytically, Jordanna occupies an intersection between biblical heritage and modern naming trends: it conveys the gravitas of ancient riverine imagery without forfeiting the clarity and brevity prized in current Anglo-American onomastic practices.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as jor-DAN-uh (/dʒɔrˈdænə/)
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Notable People Named Jordanna
| Jordanna Bartlett - |
