To sign the name 'Anna', you will fingerspell the letters A-N-N-A. Start with your dominant hand in an 'A' handshape, making a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger. Transition to an 'N' handshape by tucking your thumb under your index and middle fingers, giving it a slight outward slide or small bounce to indicate the double letter. Finish by returning your hand to the 'A' handshape.
Sign 'MY SISTER NAME', and then clearly fingerspell A-N-N-A. Keep your hand steady and in a comfortable position near your shoulder.
Fingerspell A-N-N-A, then sign 'COME PARTY'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY I MEET', followed by fingerspelling A-N-N-A. Ensure the transition between the 'A' and 'N' handshapes is smooth.
Sign 'MY SISTER NAME', and then clearly fingerspell A-N-N-A. Keep your hand steady and in a comfortable position near your shoulder.
Fingerspell A-N-N-A, then sign 'COME PARTY'. Remember to raise your eyebrows at the end of the sentence to indicate you are asking a yes/no question.
Sign 'YESTERDAY I MEET', followed by fingerspelling A-N-N-A. Ensure the transition between the 'A' and 'N' handshapes is smooth.
Yes, unless the specific Anna you are referring to has a unique 'name sign' given to her by a Deaf person. If she does not have a name sign, fingerspelling A-N-N-A is the standard and correct way to refer to her.
To indicate a double letter in ASL fingerspelling, you form the 'N' handshape and either give it a slight, quick bounce or slide your hand slightly outward to the side. You do not need to drop your hand and form the letter twice from scratch.
No, you should avoid mouthing the individual letters (A-N-N-A). Instead, it is helpful to mouth the full name 'Anna' naturally as you fingerspell it. This provides extra context and makes it much easier for the other person to read your fingerspelling.
