Writers from Jordan

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Jordanians Writers of all time. This list of famous Jordanians Writers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Menippus

   290 BC - 260 BC

   HPI 69.1228 langs

   Menippus is most famous for his satirical works, which he wrote in the 2nd century AD.

2. #2

   

   Meleager of Gadara

   130 BC - 60 BC

   HPI 62.5025 langs

   1st-century BC Greek poet

3. #3

   

   Samih al-Qasim

   1939 - 2014

   HPI 57.3117 langs

   Israeli poet

4. #4

   

   Abdul Rahman Munif

   1933 - 2004

   HPI 56.3317 langs

   Saudi writer (1933-2004)

5. #5

   

   Nahed Hattar

   1960 - 2016

   HPI 47.1720 langs

   Jordanian writer

6. #6

   

   Lama Abu-Odeh

   b. 1962

   HPI 42.0414 langs

   Lama Abu-Odeh is a Palestinian-American professor and author known for her work on issues related to law, gender, and the Middle East. She...Read moreShow less

   Lama Abu-Odeh is a Palestinian-American professor and author known for her work on issues related to law, gender, and the Middle East. She has contributed significantly to discussions on Islamic law and its implications for women's rights.

7. #7

   

   Suheir Hammad

   b. 1973

   HPI 37.9617 langs

   Suheir Hammad is most famous for her work as an American poet, author, and political activist, particularly for her powerful poetry that...Read moreShow less

   Suheir Hammad is most famous for her work as an American poet, author, and political activist, particularly for her powerful poetry that addresses themes of identity, war, and social justice. She gained recognition for her performances and writings that reflect her Palestinian heritage and experiences as a Muslim woman in America.