The name that is transliterated as «Cain» in English means «possession,» «acquisition,» «fabrication.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

It is transliterated as Kaḭ in Ngambay. In a translatory coincidence Kaḭ is very similar to the Ngambay word kain or «to flee» which is what Cain does according to Genesis 4:14. (Source: Andy Warren-Rothlin)

In the Protestant tradition of Mandarin Chinese it is transliterated as Gāiyǐn (该隐) which can be understood as «should hide» or «should be hidden.» (Source: Zetzsche)

In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with a sign that signifies «bad.» (Source: Steve Parkhurst)

«Cain» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España

For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .

See also Abel and Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him (image).

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Cain .