The name that is transliterated as “Hermes” in English means “gain,” “messenger or herald of the Greek gods, especially Zeus,” “bringer of good luck.” (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with the sign for “interpreter.” It is possible that “Hermes” is derived from ἑρμηνεύς, the Greek word for “interpreter” (see “messenger” or “herald” above). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Iconium” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “small image” (the meaning of the name) and “flight” (because Paul and his companions fled Iconium — see Acts 14:6). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Illyricum” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines the geographical shape of the region and a simulation of the Roman conquest which began in the south. (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Jeconiah” (or: Jechoniah) in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “slave” and the people of Judah. King Jeconiah, the last king of Judah, was imprisoned and enslaved by Babylon (see Jeremiah 24:1). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Hermogenes” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “born of” and “risk, danger” (a possible meaning of the name — other possible meaning: “born lucky,” source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 ). (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Hymenaeus” in English means “nuptial,” “belonging to marriage,” “wedding song” (from Hymen, the god of marriage). (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
The name that is transliterated as “Pyrrhus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “fire” (the name means “fire-red”) and “man.” (Source: Missão Kophós )
The name that is transliterated as “Hymenaeus” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “friend of horses” (the meaning of the name) and a pointer to him being in the lineage of Herod the Great. (Source: Missão Kophós )
