The name that is transliterated as «Eve» in English means «life,» «life-giving,» «living,» «mother of all who have life.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )

In Finnish Sign Language it is translated with the sign signifying «life,» reflecting the original Hebrew meaning (see also Genesis 3:20). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)

«Eve» in Finnish Sign Language (source )

In Spanish Sign Language it is a sign that combines apple/fruit + woman. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)

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

In German Sign Language it is a sign that shows picking a fruit.

«Eve» in German Sign Language (source: Taub und katholisch )

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 Eve (image) and Adam.

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Eve .