Йордан
Name Day and Information
Name Information
Origin:
Еврейски
Meaning:
Произлиза от името на реката Йордан. На иврит 'yarden' означава 'течаща надолу'.
Name Day:
Traditions and Customs
In Bulgaria, the name day of Йордан is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.
The name Йордан has еврейски origin and in Bulgarian tradition is associated with произлиза от името на реката йордан.
In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Данчо, Дан, Йорданчо, Данко.
Did you know?
Did you know that in Bulgaria, it's better to forget your birthday than your name day? Bulgarian tradition views name days as more significant, connected to a person's heavenly patron saint, making them spiritually more important than birthdays.