How to sign "daughter" in ASL

How to Sign "Daughter"

  • Touch the chin with the fingertips of your dominant hand (like the sign for 'girl').
  • Then bring the hand down to the crook of your non-dominant arm (like rocking a baby).

Watch a demo here

Tips

  • This sign combines 'girl' and 'baby' — daughter.
  • Make the motion smooth and gentle.

Common Mistakes

  • Skipping either the chin touch or the cradle motion.
  • Doing the motion too quickly or sharply.

Think: “Girl + baby = daughter.”

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