To sign the name Amanda, you will fingerspell the letters A-M-A-N-D-A. Hold your dominant hand in front of your shoulder, and smoothly transition through the handshapes for each letter. Keep your hand steady and avoid bouncing as you spell.
Sign 'MY' by placing a flat hand on your chest, then sign 'NAME' by tapping your 'H' hands together twice. Finally, fingerspell A-M-A-N-D-A.
Fingerspell A-M-A-N-D-A, then sign 'HERE' by making small circles with both flat hands palms up. Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Start by signing 'YESTERDAY' with an 'A' handshape moving from your chin to your jawline. Then sign 'I MEET' and finish by fingerspelling A-M-A-N-D-A.
Sign 'MY' by placing a flat hand on your chest, then sign 'NAME' by tapping your 'H' hands together twice. Finally, fingerspell A-M-A-N-D-A.
Fingerspell A-M-A-N-D-A, then sign 'HERE' by making small circles with both flat hands palms up. Raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Start by signing 'YESTERDAY' with an 'A' handshape moving from your chin to your jawline. Then sign 'I MEET' and finish by fingerspelling A-M-A-N-D-A.
No, 'Amanda' is a proper name, so it is typically fingerspelled. A person named Amanda might receive a unique name sign from the Deaf community, but fingerspelling is always the correct way to introduce the name.
Focus on smooth, clear transitions between the letters rather than speed. Speed will naturally develop as you become more comfortable with the ASL alphabet, but clarity should always be your top priority.
Keep your hand steady at about shoulder height, slightly out to the side of your body. This area is known as your 'fingerspelling space' and ensures your hand is clearly visible without blocking your face.
