Because 'Kenzie' is a proper name, it is signed by fingerspelling each letter: K-E-N-Z-I-E. Hold your dominant hand comfortably in front of your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Form the letter 'K', then transition smoothly into 'E', 'N', draw the 'Z' with your index finger, form 'I', and end with 'E'.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', then fingerspell 'K-E-N-Z-I-E', and finish with the sign for 'COME-HERE'.
Fingerspell 'K-E-N-Z-I-E', then sign 'YOUR SISTER', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Start by signing 'YESTERDAY', point to yourself for 'I', sign 'MEET', and then fingerspell 'K-E-N-Z-I-E'.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', then fingerspell 'K-E-N-Z-I-E', and finish with the sign for 'COME-HERE'.
Fingerspell 'K-E-N-Z-I-E', then sign 'YOUR SISTER', making sure to raise your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Start by signing 'YESTERDAY', point to yourself for 'I', sign 'MEET', and then fingerspell 'K-E-N-Z-I-E'.
Name signs are unique identifiers given by Deaf individuals to people they know well. Unless a Deaf person has given someone named Kenzie a specific name sign, you should always fingerspell it.
No, you should aim for a smooth, continuous flow between the letters. Pausing between letters can make it look like you are spelling separate words or acronyms rather than a single name.
Always use your dominant hand to fingerspell. Keep your hand in a comfortable position near your shoulder, and avoid switching hands halfway through the name.
