# How to Sign "Ava" in Sign Language

Many companies are commonly known in the Deaf community and have their own sign. Ava is one of them!

## Signing "Ava"

1. Handshape: Form your non-dominant hand into an “A.” Form your dominant hand into a “V.”
2. Hand location: Bring your hands in front of your chest.
3. Movement: Keeping your non-dominant hand fixed, bring your dominant hand to touch the “A” with your index finger. Then flip the “V” so that your middle finger touches the “A.”
4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

## Fun Fact

It’s common for names that are 3-4 letters to just be fingerspelled. Many people usually refer to Ava as such, but now you know our special name sign!

## Break Communication Barriers

Learn more signs on our regularly updated ASL page! As you're picking up sign language, try using Ava for more meaningful conversations with Deaf and hard-of-hearing people.

[ASL](/content/asl/index.html)

[Try Ava](https://web.ava.me/web/signup)