The name that is transliterated as “Assos” in English is translated in Libras (Brazilian Sign Language) with a sign that combines “near” (the meaning of the Greek name) and the shape of the region. (Source: Missão Kophós )
“Aristarchus” 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 .