The name that is transliterated as «Abilene» in English means «a grassy place.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
In Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) it is translated with a sign that combines «grass,» since «grass field» is a meaning of «Abilene,» and the border on the map of Abilene. (Source: Missão Kophós )
«Abilene» in Libras (source )
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .