To sign *Jehovah*, begin with your dominant hand raised near your head. Form the ASL letter 'J' with your pinky extended, and trace a 'J' shape in the air. As you finish the upward curve of the 'J', smoothly transition your hand into an 'H' handshape—with your index and middle fingers extended together and pointing forward. Finally, bring the 'H' handshape slightly downward to complete the sign.
Sign 'WE', then 'PRAY', and finish with the fluid 'J' to 'H' motion for 'JEHOVAH'.
Sign 'JEHOVAH', then 'GOD', 'HIS', and 'NAME'.
Sign 'TODAY', 'I', 'READ', 'ABOUT', and then 'JEHOVAH'.
Sign 'WE', then 'PRAY', and finish with the fluid 'J' to 'H' motion for 'JEHOVAH'.
Sign 'JEHOVAH', then 'GOD', 'HIS', and 'NAME'.
Sign 'TODAY', 'I', 'READ', 'ABOUT', and then 'JEHOVAH'.
Yes, fingerspelling J-E-H-O-V-A-H is perfectly acceptable and widely understood. However, the 'J' to 'H' sign is a common and efficient shorthand frequently used in religious contexts.
The 'H' represents the prominent consonant in the name 'Jehovah'. Combining the first letter 'J' with the 'H' helps clearly distinguish it from other initialized signs.
When tracing the 'J', your palm should face forward. As you transition into the 'H' handshape, your palm will naturally angle slightly inward or toward your non-dominant side.
