Jordan, originally Transjordan got its name as it was located on the far side of the Jordan river ( from the point of view of the west ), trans being the Latin adjective meaning on the other side of. read more
Jordan is named after the Jordan River which forms much of the country's northwestern border. While several theories for the origin of the river's name have been proposed, it is most plausible that it derives from the word Yarad, meaning "the descender", reflecting the river's declivity. read more