To sign "Michael", you will fingerspell the name. Hold your dominant hand at about shoulder height with your palm facing outward. Smoothly transition through the letters M-I-C-H-A-E-L, keeping your hand relatively still and forming each letter clearly.
Sign 'my friend', fingerspell M-I-C-H-A-E-L, and then sign 'here'.
Sign 'yesterday I meet', and then fingerspell M-I-C-H-A-E-L.
Sign 'your brother', fingerspell M-I-C-H-A-E-L, and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
Sign 'my friend', fingerspell M-I-C-H-A-E-L, and then sign 'here'.
Sign 'yesterday I meet', and then fingerspell M-I-C-H-A-E-L.
Sign 'your brother', fingerspell M-I-C-H-A-E-L, and raise your eyebrows to indicate a yes/no question.
There is no universal sign for Michael. Like most proper names, it is fingerspelled. A specific person named Michael might have a personal name sign given by the Deaf community, but you should always fingerspell the name until you know it.
As a beginner, prioritize clarity over speed. It is much better to fingerspell slowly and clearly so the other person can understand you, rather than rushing and making mistakes.
Yes, it is helpful to naturally mouth the word 'Michael' (not the individual letters) while you fingerspell it. This provides additional context and makes it easier for the receiver to understand.
