Yardena

Yardena is the exclusively female form of Yarden (ירדן), the Hebrew origin of the gender-neutral name Jordan, which refers to the river of the same name. The name comes from the Hebrew word yarad (יָרַד), meaning "to descend" or "to sink." Thus, Yardena can be interpreted as "the Descending One."

What does the name Yardena mean?

Yardena is the feminine variant of Yarden (ירדן), the Hebrew basis of the unisex name Jordan, which is connected to the river of the same name. The name derives from the Hebrew term yarad (יָרַד) meaning "to descend" or "to sink," thus meaning "the Descending One." Other female forms of Yarden/Jordan include Giordana, Iordana, Jardena, Jordana, Jordanka, Jordyn, and Jordyne.

Where does the name Yardena come from?

The origin of the name Yardena lies in Ancient Hebrew and means "the Descending One." The root word comes from yarad (יָרַד), which means "to descend" or "to sink." The languages in which this name appears are Hebrew, Israeli, and Jewish.

How do you pronounce Yardena?

Jar-dena

When is the name day of Yardena?

The name day for Yardena is celebrated on February 13 and February 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Yardena is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the German name popularity charts so far. The best ranking Yardena achieved was in 2000, when it placed 1,711th in the Italian name charts. From 1999 to 2024, the name was used less than 10 times in Italy, placing it at 7,492nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Nicknames & pet names

Dena / Yardi / Yaya

Famous people

• Yardena Alotin (composer from Israel)
• Yardena Arazi (military singer from Israel)