How to sign “Mother” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Mother” instead
Step by step
- Hold your open hand up, fingers together.
- Touch your thumb to your chin.
Practice tip
Female signs are located at the chin; male signs at the forehead.
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.