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Jourdan

Jourdan is a French surname and given name, derived from the Latin word "Jordanus," which means "flowing down" or "descending." The name is often associated with the Jordan River, a significant river in Western Asia. In Hebrew, the name is translated as יורדן (Yarden). The surname Jourdan is common in France and other French-speaking regions, while the given name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages, such as Jordan in English and Giordano in Italian. Historically, the name has been borne by notable individuals in various fields, including politics, arts, and sports. The Jourdan surname may also have variations like Jourda, Jourdan, or Jourdain, reflecting regional linguistic differences.

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Jourdan may refer to:Adolphe Jourdan, French painter (1825-1889) Camila Jourdan, Brazilian philosopher Carolyn Jourdan, American author Claude Jourdan (1803–1873), French zoologist and paleontologist David W. Jourdan, businessman Jean-Baptiste Jourdan (1762–1833), French army commander Jourdan Bobbish (1994–2012), prominent American murder victim Jourdan Dunn, British fashion model Jourdan Lewis, American football player Louis Jourdan (1921–2015), French actor Phil Jourdan, writer Philippe Jourdan, Estonian bishop of the Catholic Church Pierre Jourdan (actor) (1932–2007), French actor and director René Jourdan (1943–2025), French long-distance runner Talen Jourdan, American wheelchair basketball player Jourdan Urbach, retired violinist
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