The name that is transliterated as “Joseph” in English is translated in Finnish Sign Language with the sign signifying “woodworker” (referring to Mark 6:3). (Source: Tarja Sandholm)

“Joseph” in Finnish Sign Language (source )

In French Sign Language it is translated with a sign that combines the letter J and adoption (of Jesus):

“Joseph” in French Sign Language (source: La Bible en langue des signes française )

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

Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Joseph, Husband of Mary .