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Name Origin

Jordan is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'to flow down' or 'descend'. It traditionally refers to the Jordan River, a significant river in the Middle East mentioned frequently in religious texts.

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Famous People

Michael Jordan (1963-)

Professional basketball player

  • Six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls
  • Five-time NBA MVP
  • Ten-time NBA scoring champion
  • Widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time

Jordan Peele (1979-)

Filmmaker, comedian, actor

  • Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for 'Get Out'
  • Directed critically acclaimed horror films like 'Us' and 'Nope'
  • Known for his comedic work on 'Key & Peele'

Jordan Spieth (1993-)

Professional golfer

  • Three Major championship wins
  • Former world number one golfer
  • Known for his exceptional short game