To sign "Kristina", you will fingerspell the name using the ASL alphabet. Hold your dominant hand up near your shoulder at a comfortable height, with your palm facing outward. Smoothly form the letters K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A one after the other. Keep your hand and arm steady, avoiding any bouncing motions between the letters to ensure the name is clear and easy to read.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A to introduce her.
Fingerspell K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A, sign 'COME', and 'PARTY', while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, sign 'NEED', 'CALL', and then fingerspell K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A to complete the thought.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A to introduce her.
Fingerspell K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A, sign 'COME', and 'PARTY', while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, sign 'NEED', 'CALL', and then fingerspell K-R-I-S-T-I-N-A to complete the thought.
Yes, unless the specific person named Kristina has introduced herself with a unique name sign. Name signs are highly personal and are traditionally given by members of the Deaf community.
You should focus entirely on clarity and a smooth, even rhythm rather than speed. It is always much better to fingerspell slowly and clearly than to rush and make confusing mistakes.
Yes, you can gently mouth the full word "Kristina" as you fingerspell it. Avoid sounding out each individual letter, as mouthing the whole word provides better context for the person reading your signs.
