How to sign “Hello” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Hello” instead
Step by step
- Raise your dominant hand to your forehead, palm facing out, fingers together pointing up.
- Move your hand away from your forehead in a small salute-like motion.
Practice tip
A crisp, friendly salute — the standard ASL greeting.
Fingerspell “Hello”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
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.