Iòrdan
feminine
The English name for the country Jordan is expressed in Gaelic as Iòrdan.
Meaning: country (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Scottish Gaelic, Jordan is usually expressed as Iòrdan. In Irish Gaelic, Jordan is typically rendered as Iórdáin. In Manx Gaelic, people would likely use Jordan itself when referring to someone with that name.
How does it change in a sentence?
Iòrdan is feminine.
Did you know?
- In traditional Gaelic poetry, references to the river Jordan often symbolize a transition to the afterlife or a spiritual crossing.
- While the country name is Iòrdan, the name 'Jordan' in a religious context often refers to the river, which in Gaelic tradition may be linked to the concept of 'the descent' or 'flowing down'.
- The spelling of Iòrdan often includes a grave accent over the 'o', which is not just a decoration but a crucial marker to show how the vowel should be pronounced.
Examples in context
- Tha Iòrdan gu math mòr.Jordan is quite large.
- Tha mi ag iarraidh turas gu Iòrdan.I want a trip to Jordan.
Example conversation
Isla and Callum are talking about their dream vacations.
- IslaDè an t-àite as fheàrr leat?What is your favorite place?
- CallumTha mi ag iarraidh a dhol gu Iòrdan.I want to go to Jordan.
- IslaA bheil cuisin Iòrdan math?Is Jordanian cuisine good?
- CallumTha, tha i glè math!Yes, it is very good!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jordan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
