





The Most Famous
Writers from Jordan
This page contains a list of the greatest Jordanians Writers. The pantheon dataset contains 7,302 Writers, 7 of which were born in Jordan. This makes Jordan the birth place of the 82nd most number of Writers behind North Korea and Malta.
Top 7 Jordanian Writers
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

Menippus
290 BC - 260 BC
HPI 69.1228 langsMenippus is most famous for his satirical works, which he wrote in the 2nd century AD.
- #2

Meleager of Gadara
130 BC - 60 BC
HPI 62.5025 langs1st-century BC Greek poet
- #3

Samih al-Qasim
1939 - 2014
HPI 57.3117 langsIsraeli poet
- #4

Abdul Rahman Munif
1933 - 2004
HPI 56.3317 langsSaudi writer (1933-2004)
- #5

Nahed Hattar
1960 - 2016
HPI 47.1720 langsJordanian writer
- #6

Lama Abu-Odeh
b. 1962
HPI 42.0414 langsLama 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

Suheir Hammad
b. 1973
HPI 37.9617 langsSuheir 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.
Overlapping Lives
Which Writers were alive at the same time? This visualization shows the lifespans of the 3 most globally memorable Writers since 1700.
