Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(strong). Second son of Judah, slain for wickedness (Gen. 38:4-10; Num. 26:19).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Second son of Judah by a Canaanitess, “daughter of Shua”; he was slain by Jehovah for his sin (Gen. 38:4-10; Gen. 46:12; Num. 26:19; 1 Chron. 2:3).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
a variation of 207; strong; Onan, a son of Judah
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
their vigor (feminine): their iniquity
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Strong; stout; ability; powerful:―second son of Judah [ONAM], Gen. 38:4. {Valens}