To sign the name Kiara, you will fingerspell each letter: K-I-A-R-A. Hold your dominant hand up comfortably near your shoulder with your palm facing outward. Form each letter smoothly, keeping your hand in a steady position without bouncing between the letters.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME' followed by fingerspelling K-I-A-R-A.
Sign 'PARTY K-I-A-R-A COME' while raising your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED TALK' and then fingerspell the name K-I-A-R-A clearly.
Sign 'MY FRIEND NAME' followed by fingerspelling K-I-A-R-A.
Sign 'PARTY K-I-A-R-A COME' while raising your eyebrows at the end to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I NEED TALK' and then fingerspell the name K-I-A-R-A clearly.
Yes, unless the person named Kiara has been given a specific name sign by the Deaf community. Until a name sign is bestowed, you should always fingerspell her name.
Speed is much less important than clarity. Focus on forming each letter (K-I-A-R-A) distinctly and smoothly. As you practice the transitions, your speed will naturally increase.
Keep your hand comfortably raised near your dominant shoulder, roughly at chest or lower-face level. This allows the person you are signing with to see your hand and your facial expressions at the same time.
