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🤟 How to sign
To sign "What's Your Name" in American Sign Language (ASL), combine three signs: "WHAT" (index finger pointing up with questioning expression), "YOUR" (flat hand pointing toward the person), and "NAME" (H-hands tapping together twice).
📖 Word definition
A common question used to ask someone to identify themselves by stating their given name or title.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Start with index finger extended for "WHAT", then flat hand for "YOUR", then H-handshape for "NAME".
- Starting Position: Begin with dominant hand raised, index finger pointing up near shoulder level.
- Movement: Point up and shake slightly for "WHAT", point forward for "YOUR", then tap H-hands together twice for "NAME".
- Path: Vertical shake, forward point, then horizontal tapping motion.
- Hand Orientation: Index up for "WHAT", palm out for "YOUR", H-hands facing each other for "NAME".
- Facial Expression: Raised eyebrows and questioning expression throughout the entire phrase.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Flat facial expression: Must maintain questioning eyebrows and expression throughout.
❌ Wrong handshape for NAME: Use H-handshape, not flat hands or fists.
❌ Pointing too aggressively: "YOUR" should be a gentle point, not aggressive.
❌ Single tap for NAME: Always tap H-hands together twice, not once.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"What's your name? Mine is Sarah."
How to sign: Sign "what's your name" (questioning expression) → sign "mine" (hand to chest) → sign "S-A-R-A-H" (fingerspell the name).
"I forgot what's your name again."
How to sign: Sign "I" (point to self) → sign "forgot" (hand wipes across forehead) → sign "what's your name" → sign "again" (bent hand arcs up).
"Can you tell me what's your name?"
How to sign: Sign "can" (fists move down) → sign "you" (point forward) → sign "tell" (index finger from chin forward) → sign "me" (point to self) → sign "what's your name".