יַרְדֵּן
yardénfeminine, masculine
The English name Jordan is translated into Hebrew as יַרְדֵּן (yardén). If unsure, use יַרְדֵּן. Wiktionary also lists מַמְלֶכֶת יַרְדֵּן (mamlékhet yardén).
Meaning: country (name)
Ways to say it
| Hebrew | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| יַרְדֵּן | yardén | feminine, masculine |
| מַמְלֶכֶת יַרְדֵּן | mamlékhet yardén | feminine |
The word refers to the country of Jordan.
Which one should you use?
יַרְדֵּן is the standard name for the country, while מַמְלֶכֶת יַרְדֵּן is the full official name, meaning 'Kingdom of Jordan'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name יַרְדֵּן is treated as a masculine noun in Hebrew.
How do you pronounce it?
yardén
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the name יַרְדֵּן shares its phonetic roots with the Hebrew verb יָרַד, which means 'to descend' or 'to go down'.
- The name יַרְדֵּן is shared with the river that flows through the country, and in Hebrew, the river is also called יַרְדֵּן.
- The word יַרְדֵּן is used in Hebrew liturgical poems and ancient texts to evoke much older geographic and biblical imagery than a modern political name.
Example sentences for Hebrew are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jordan” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
