Αυνάν

Greek

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Αὐνάν (Aunán), from Hebrew אוֹנָן (onán).

Proper noun

Αυνάν • (Avnán) m

  1. (biblical) Onan (son of Judah who is known for having ejaculated on the floor instead of during intercourse with Tamar, to prevent her bearing a child which would legally have been his deceased brother's)

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