To sign 'godmother', start with your dominant hand open, fingers together and pointing up, with your thumb extended. Begin with your hand raised near your forehead, palm facing sideways. Bring your hand down in a smooth motion to tap your thumb against your chin. This blends the downward movement of 'God' with the chin location for 'mother'.
Sign 'my', then 'godmother', followed by the sign for 'give' moving from yourself outward, and finally 'gift'.
Point to the person to indicate 'she', sign 'best', and finish with the sign for 'godmother'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'love' by crossing your arms over your chest, sign 'my', and then 'godmother'.
Sign 'my', then 'godmother', followed by the sign for 'give' moving from yourself outward, and finally 'gift'.
Point to the person to indicate 'she', sign 'best', and finish with the sign for 'godmother'.
Point to yourself for 'I', sign 'love' by crossing your arms over your chest, sign 'my', and then 'godmother'.
The difference is the final location of the sign. 'Godmother' ends with the thumb tapping the chin, which is the feminine signing space. 'Godfather' ends with the thumb tapping the forehead, which is the masculine signing space.
No, 'godmother' is a compound sign. Instead of signing them as two distinct, separate words with a pause in between, you blend the high starting position of 'God' smoothly into the chin tap of 'mother' in one continuous motion.
You should always use your dominant hand for this sign. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. Consistency with your dominant hand helps make your signing clear and natural.
