To sign the name 'Leah,' you will fingerspell each letter: L, E, A, H. Start with an 'L' handshape by extending your thumb and index finger. Next, transition to an 'E' by curling your fingers in with your thumb tucked below them. Then, form an 'A' by making a fist with your thumb resting against the side of your index finger. Finally, extend your index and middle fingers together horizontally to form the 'H'.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell L-E-A-H.
Fingerspell L-E-A-H, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and then fingerspell L-E-A-H to specify who you are calling.
Sign 'MY', 'FRIEND', 'NAME', and then smoothly fingerspell L-E-A-H.
Fingerspell L-E-A-H, then sign 'COME' and 'PARTY' while raising your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', 'NEED', 'CALL', and then fingerspell L-E-A-H to specify who you are calling.
If Leah is someone you interact with frequently, she may have or be given a unique 'name sign' by the Deaf community. Until you know her specific name sign, you should always fingerspell her name.
Clarity is much more important than speed. It is better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so the receiver can understand the name on the first try, rather than rushing and making mistakes.
No, you should not mouth the individual letters (L-E-A-H). Instead, you can naturally mouth the full word 'Leah' as you fingerspell it to provide extra context.
