Jordan takes its name from the river, itself from a Hebrew root meaning "to flow down" or descend. Used as a given name, it carries associations with movement and passage -- a name historically tied to crossing points and new beginnings rather than a fixed, settled place.
Divers Effects of the Stars are drawn forth from the stars, according to the various dispositions of the matter; whereof the Astrologer ought very well to examine the several natures and qualities of the subjects receiving. - William Lilly (1602.-1681.)