The name that is transliterated as “Rhoda” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “rose” (the meaning of the name), “woman,” and “open” (Rode being the person who opened the door for Peter. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Admin” or “(A)ram” in English means “high,” “elevated,” “exalted.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “to be high or exalted” (the original meaning of the name) and the fact that he is one of the ancestors of Jesus (the chest). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Chuza” in English means “modest,” “mound,” “measure.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines that he was the husband of Joanna, one of Jesus’ followers, and his position as Herod Antipas’ procurator. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Perez” in English means “breach,” “bursting through” (see Genesis 38:29). (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that recaptures the story in Genesis 28, where the baby Zerah pulled his hand back, and his brother Perez came out first as the substitute, representing a situation in which a person arrives and takes the place of the baby Zerah. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Aristarchus” in English means “best ruling,” “the best ruler.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “accompanying” (Aristarchus was mentioned on Paul’s three missionary journey — see for instance Acts 27:2), and “best leader” (the meaning of the name). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Bar-Jesus” or “Elymas” in English means “son of Jesus” (Bar-Jesus) and “wise man,” “magician,” “sorcerer” (Elymas). (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
