The name that is transliterated as “Cainan” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “possession” (a possible meaning of the name) and “descend from the father.” (Source: Missão Kophós )

“Cainan” in Libras (source )

Note: The reading Cainan goes back to the Ancient Greek Septuagint translation which inserted a generation between Arphaxad and Cainan (see Genesis 10:24 et al.)

See also Arphaxad / Arpachshad and Cainan / Kenan (son of Enos).

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