The name that is transliterated as «Joseph» in English means «may God add,» «he shall add,» «increasing.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
It is translated in American Sign Language with a sign that relates to a) the coat he wore (see Gen 37:3), b) the holding of his clothes by Potiphar’s wife (see Gen 39:12), and c) the many times Joseph experienced grief. (Source: Ruth Anna Spooner, Ron Lawer)
«Joseph» in American Sign Language, source: Deaf Harbor
In Spanish Sign Language it is translated with a sign that signifies «dream,» referring to Jacob’s dream at Bethel (see Genesis 28:10 and the following verses). (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
«Joseph» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Joseph .
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .