To sign the name 'Emma', you will fingerspell the letters E-M-M-A. Start with the letter 'E' by curling your fingers down with your thumb tucked against them. Next, form the letter 'M' by tucking your thumb under your first three fingers, and give it a slight bounce or slide to indicate the double letter. Finish with the letter 'A' by making a closed fist with your thumb resting straight against the side of your index finger.
To sign this, point to yourself to sign 'I', sign 'NAME' by tapping your 'H' hands together, and then fingerspell E-M-M-A.
Fingerspell E-M-M-A, then sign 'HERE' by making small circles with both flat hands, palms facing up. Remember to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'LOOK-FOR' by circling a 'C' handshape in front of your face, and then fingerspell the name E-M-M-A.
To sign this, point to yourself to sign 'I', sign 'NAME' by tapping your 'H' hands together, and then fingerspell E-M-M-A.
Fingerspell E-M-M-A, then sign 'HERE' by making small circles with both flat hands, palms facing up. Remember to raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'LOOK-FOR' by circling a 'C' handshape in front of your face, and then fingerspell the name E-M-M-A.
Yes, unless the specific Emma you are referring to has a unique name sign given to her by the Deaf community. Otherwise, fingerspelling is the standard way to refer to people by name.
To show a double letter in ASL fingerspelling, you form the letter 'M' and either give it a small bounce or slide it slightly outward to the side without dropping your hand.
Always use your dominant hand for fingerspelling. Keep it comfortably raised near your shoulder, with your palm facing outward toward the person you are signing with.
