Bible Dictionary

Jada

The name Jada means “knowing”.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(wise), son of Onam and brother of Shammai, in the genealogy of the sons of Jerahmeel by his wife Atarah. (1 Chronicles 2:28,32) (B.C. after 1445.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

ja'-da (yadha`, "the knowing one"): Son of Onam and grandson of Jerahmeel by his wife Atarah (1Ch 2:26,28,32).