יַרְדֵּנָה

Yardena

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Yardena is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Of the Jordan; flowing down”.

MeaningOf the Jordan; flowing down
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asיַרְדֵּנָה
Pronunciationyar-DEH-nah
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Yardena

Yardena is the feminine form of Yarden, the Hebrew name of the Jordan river. It comes from the root meaning 'to descend', reflecting the river's fall from the north to the Dead Sea. The name was created in modern Israel and was most popular in the mid-twentieth century. A well-known bearer is the Israeli singer and dancer Yardena Arazi.

Is Yardena a Jewish name?

Yardena is a modern Jewish name connected to the Jordan, a river central to the biblical story of Israel's entry into the land.

How popular is Yardena?

Known in Israel, mostly among older women; Yarden is more popular for babies today.

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Spellings and variants of Yardena

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yardena mean?

Yardena means 'Of the Jordan; flowing down'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Yardena a Jewish name?

Yardena is a modern Jewish name connected to the Jordan, a river central to the biblical story of Israel's entry into the land.

How do you pronounce Yardena?

Yardena is pronounced yar-DEH-nah.

Is Yardena a boy or girl name?

Yardena is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.