How to sign “Girl” in ASL

Family & People

BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Girl” instead

Step by step

  1. Touch your thumb to your cheek near your ear.
  2. Trace it down along your jawline to your chin.

Practice tip

Traces the line of a bonnet strap.

Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.

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