US Popularity Rank: 11094

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Of Yarden and Jordan; To flow down, descending

Yardena is a feminine name that celebrates life's constant renewal. It derives from Hebrew yarden, meaning "to flow down" or "descending." Yardena is tied to Israel's River Jordan, which flows towards the Dead Sea and vast, fertile plains. In the Christian New Testament, Jesus is baptized in the river's sparkling waters. One notable bearer is Israeli singer Yardena Shulamit Arazi, considered one of the most famous Israeli entertainers ever. Baby will weather the ever-flowing currents of life with resilience and the passion of a songbird!