How to sign “What is your name” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “What is your name” instead
Step by step
- Sign WHAT: a palms-up shrug.
- Point an open palm toward the person (YOUR).
- Sign NAME: tap your dominant index and middle fingers across the same two fingers of your other hand.
Practice tip
ASL word order puts the question last: YOUR NAME WHAT?
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.