| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 👐 | Open Hands | Represents openness or offering | People & Body | U+1F450 | :open_hands: |
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Meaning
The open hands emoji depicts two palms facing up, symbolizing openness, offering, or a welcoming gesture.
Common Uses
- Expressing openness or honesty
- Showing a welcoming or friendly attitude
- Representing offering help or support
- Indicating a gesture of giving or receiving
- Emphasizing a hug or embrace in text
Examples
👐 Welcome to the group!Sending you open hands and support 👐I'm here for you 👐
Related Emojis
- 🤲 Palms Up Together – shows cupped hands, often for receiving or prayer.
- 🙌 Raising Hands – symbolizes celebration or praise.
- 🤗 Hugging Face – represents a hug with facial expression.
- 🤝 Handshake – denotes agreement or partnership.
- ✋ Raised Hand – indicates stop or high five.
Technical Notes
Codepoint U+1F450, introduced around Unicode 6.0 (~2010). Its appearance may vary slightly across platforms but consistently shows two open palms. Supports all standard skin tone modifiers.
FAQ
What does the 👐 emoji mean?
A gesture signifying openness, welcome, or offering.
How is the 👐 emoji used?
Often in messages to convey friendliness, support, or to indicate offering help.
Does the meaning of the 👐 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can represent a hug, openness, or giving depending on the conversation.