Йордан

Ukrainian

Etymology

From Old Church Slavonic [Term?], from Ancient Greek Ἰορδάνης (Iordánēs), ultimately from Biblical Hebrew יַרְדֵּן‎ (yardén, “Jordan (river)”).

Proper noun

Йордан • (Jordan)

  1. the River Jordan
  2. (folklore) festivities surrounding the feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 19, O.S.); Theophany

Synonyms
  • (holiday) Водохреща (water blessing), Теофанія (Theophany), Явлення/Богоявлення (Appearance), Епіфанія (Epiphany)
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