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 .