To sign 'Ana', you will fingerspell the letters A-N-A using your dominant hand. Start by forming the letter 'A' by making a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger. Next, transition to the letter 'N' by tucking your thumb under your index and middle fingers, and then return to the 'A' handshape to complete the name.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME', and then fingerspell A-N-A smoothly to introduce her.
Fingerspell A-N-A, then sign 'COME PARTY', raising your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY I MEET', and then fingerspell A-N-A to specify who you met.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME', and then fingerspell A-N-A smoothly to introduce her.
Fingerspell A-N-A, then sign 'COME PARTY', raising your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY I MEET', and then fingerspell A-N-A to specify who you met.
No, for a name like Ana, you do not need to bounce your hand. Just transition smoothly from the 'A' handshape to the 'N' handshape and back to the 'A' handshape while keeping your hand in a steady position.
No, you should not mouth the individual letters A-N-A. Instead, you should mouth the whole word 'Ana' naturally as you fingerspell it, which helps provide context to the person reading your sign.
When you are first learning to fingerspell, accuracy and clarity are much more important than speed. Focus on forming each letter correctly and smoothly; your speed will naturally increase as you build muscle memory.
