The term that is transliterated as «Barnabas» in English means «son of exhortation,» «son of prophecy,» «son of consolation.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997)
In American Sign Language it is translated with a combination of the signs for the letter B and «encourage» (referring to Acts 11:23). (Source: Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)
«Barnabas» in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
Click or tap here to see a short video clip about Barnabas (source: Bible Lands 2012)
See also son of encouragement.