How to sign
My Name Is in ASL
'My name is' in ASL is just two signs, MY and NAME, followed by your fingerspelled name. There's no sign for 'is.'
- Phrase
- Two hands
- First Signs
- ASL Phrases
How to sign my name is
- 1
Sign MY: a flat hand placed on your chest.
- 2
Sign NAME: two H handshapes, the dominant one tapping twice on top of the other.
- 3
Fingerspell your name at a steady rhythm, mouthing the whole name once rather than each letter.
Common mistakes
- Adding a sign for 'is.' ASL doesn't have one here.
- Dropping your hand between NAME and the fingerspelling. Keep it up and move straight into the letters.
Questions about “My Name Is”
If you don't have one, shake your head and sign NO or NOT-YET. Name signs are given by Deaf people, usually after they know you.
Guide
Greetings
How to say hello, goodbye, good morning, and nice to meet you in ASL, plus the etiquette of getting someone's attention before you sign.
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