The name that is transliterated as “Addi” in English means “my witness,” “adorned,” “ornament.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “king” and “superior.” One of the original meanings of “Addi” is “ornament,” which is why “king” and “superior” are being used. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Adam” in English means “earthy or red earth,” “of the ground,” “taken out of the red earth.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
The name that is transliterated as “Apelles” in English means “separate,” “exclude.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “person” and “calling” (the name is also possibly interpreted to mean “called”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Esli” or “Hesli” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that signifies “God who takes care” (a possible meaning of the name; other meanings: “reserved of the LORD,” “YHWH has reserved,” “God at my side”). (Source: Missão Kophós and Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
The name that is transliterated as “Alexander” in English means “defending men,” “one who turns away evil.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines “Annas” (high priest and Alexander’s father) and “taking care” (derived from the meaning of “Alexander” or “defender of men”). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Amminadab” in English means “my liberal people,” “my people are willing,” “my kinsman is generous.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the number 3 (Amminadab is a descendant of Judah and Judah is the third listed tribe) and for his son Nahshon who was a prince of the tribe of Judah. (Source: Aline Martins and Paul Fahnestock)
The name that is transliterated as “Annas” in English means “grace of Yahweh,” “humble.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines the letter A and a combination of the letter C (for “cetro,” Portuguese for “scepter”) and the sign for “scepter,” indicating power. (Source: Aline Martins and Paul Fahnestock)
