Onan

Onan Meaning & Origin

About Onan
The name "Onan" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the biblical character mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Onan was the second son of Judah and Tamar, and his name means "strong" or "vigorous" in Hebrew. However, the name has also become associated with the act of coitus interruptus, as Onan's story in the Bible involves his refusal to impregnate his deceased brother's wife, which led to his own demise. As a result, the name "Onan" has sometimes been used to refer to contraception or withdrawal during sexual intercourse.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Onan are male.

Onan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW1 N AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈoʊnən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Onan in Braille

Here's how to represent Onan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Onan in braille

How to Spell the Name Onan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Onan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Onan in sign language

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