The name that is transliterated as «Esli» or «Hesli» in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies «God who takes care» (a possible meaning of the name; other meanings: «reserved of the LORD,» «YHWH has reserved,» «God at my side»). (Source: Missão Kophós and Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
«Esli» in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
