Fingerspell your name in ASL
Type a name to see the American Sign Language manual alphabet handshape for each letter, in order. Hold each shape clearly and move smoothly to the next.
Handshape drawings: wpclipart.com, public domain.
Questions
Why do J and Z look different?
J and Z involve motion. For J, make the I handshape and trace a J in the air with your little finger. For Z, trace a Z in the air with your index finger. The arrows in the drawings show the movement.
Which hand should I use?
Use your dominant hand, held comfortably near your shoulder with your palm generally facing out.
Will this teach me to fingerspell fluently?
It shows the handshapes, and a still drawing can't show rhythm or how letters flow together. Learning from Deaf signers is the best way to get there.
What happens to numbers and symbols?
Only the letters A to Z are shown. Accents are removed, spaces separate words, and other characters are skipped.
Hands Aloud
Hands Aloud is an app we're working on, and it's coming soon. Contact us if you'd like to hear more.