Where does “Αυνάν” come from?

Αυνάν (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek Αὐνάν, from Hebrew אונן — to masturbate; masturbator.

Αυνάν (Greek): 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

Definitions

  1. 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

Ancestry of “Αυνάν”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΑὐνάν
2Hebrewאונןto masturbate; masturbator

Words derived from “Αυνάν

Every word from Hebrew אונןEvery word from Ancient Greek Αὐνάν