The name that is transliterated as “Narcissus” (also: Nicholas or Nicholaus) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that a spiritual connection and union with the Lord, indicating membership of the church family. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Seleucia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “Antioch” (it was Antioch’s sea port) and “brightness” (one meaning of the name is “whiteness” or “brightness”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Syntyche” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “kind and purposeful” (the meaning of her name is “with fate” or “fortunate”) and a reference to her helping Paul to spread the gospel. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Judas” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “straight street,” “Damascus” (he lived on Straight Street in Damascus), “blessing” (the meaning of his name) and “miracle” (he witnessed the miracle that Paul was healed from his blindness). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Urbanus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “city” and “life” (the name means “of the city”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Syracuse” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the shape of the island (of Sicily), “sound” (the assumed meaning of its name), and “waves” of the sea to highlight the island. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Cappadocia” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “horses” and “good” (the meaning of the name is “province of the good horses”) as well as the geological formation of the region. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Rephan” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “Saturn ” (Rephan is Egyptian for “Saturn”) and “star” (of Rephan).” (Source: Missão Kophós )
