To sign "Gabriel," you will fingerspell the name. Spell out the letters G-A-B-R-I-E-L using your dominant hand. Keep your hand steady in front of your shoulder, with your palm facing outward, and transition smoothly between each letter.
Sign 'my brother name' and then fingerspell G-A-B-R-I-E-L to state his name.
Sign 'yesterday I meet' and then fingerspell G-A-B-R-I-E-L to specify who you met.
Fingerspell G-A-B-R-I-E-L, then sign 'learn ASL' to describe what he is doing.
Sign 'my brother name' and then fingerspell G-A-B-R-I-E-L to state his name.
Sign 'yesterday I meet' and then fingerspell G-A-B-R-I-E-L to specify who you met.
Fingerspell G-A-B-R-I-E-L, then sign 'learn ASL' to describe what he is doing.
Unless a person named Gabriel has a unique name sign given to them by the Deaf community, the name is always fingerspelled.
As a beginner, it is always better to fingerspell slowly and clearly. Clarity is much more important than speed when spelling out names.
You should always use your dominant hand to fingerspell. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
