Folded Hands 🙏 Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🙏 | folded hands | Prayer, thanks, or a gesture of respect | People & Body | U+1F64F | :folded_hands: |
Meaning
The folded hands emoji depicts two palms pressed together, commonly interpreted as prayer, gratitude, or a polite request. It can also express hope, respect, or a greeting in some cultures.
Common Uses
- Expressing thanks or appreciation
- Indicating prayer or spiritual reflection
- Showing hope or a wish for good outcome
- Signaling apology or a humble request
- As a gesture of greeting or respect in some contexts
Examples
🙏 Thank you so much!Sending prayers 🙏Hope everything turns out well 🙏🙏 Sorry for the inconvenience
Related Emojis
- 🤲 Palms Up Together – shows open hands, often related to giving or receiving.
- ✋ Raised Hand – a stop or high-five gesture, differs in meaning from folded hands.
- 🙏🙏🏻🙏🏿 Folded Hands with Skin Tones – the same emoji with selectable skin tone variations.
- 👐 Open Hands – indicating openness or offering, contrasting with the closed-folded gesture.
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+1F64F. Added in Unicode 6.0 around 2010. Appears similarly across platforms as two hands pressed together but with stylistic variations. Supports all skin tone modifiers.
FAQ
What does the 🙏 emoji mean?
A gesture representing prayer, gratitude, or respectful request.
How is the 🙏 emoji used?
Commonly to say thank you, show prayer or hope, or express apology politely.
Does the meaning of the 🙏 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can vary between gratitude, prayer, request, or greeting depending on the conversation.
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