The name that is transliterated as «Ananias» in English means «Yahweh is gracious.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines «striking on the mouth» (see Acts 23:2 and «whitewashed wall» (see Acts 23:3). (Source: Missão Kophós )
«Ananias» in Libras (source )
More information about Ananias son of Nedebeus .
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
