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๐ Folded Hands Emoji โ Meaning & Usage
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Description
Two hands pressed together with fingers pointing upward. The official Unicode name is "Person with Folded Hands" and the design is intentionally ambiguous โ it's used for prayer, gratitude, please/thank you, and even high-fives depending on who you ask. In Japanese culture, this gesture (ๅๆ, gasshล) primarily means "please" or "thank you" rather than prayer. Apple's version removed the light rays behind the hands in iOS 8.3, settling the debate somewhat toward the prayer interpretation.
When to Use
Use to express gratitude, ask for something politely, show hope, or indicate prayer.
Example Usage
- โYou covered my shift last minute, I owe you ๐โ
- โFingers crossed the biopsy comes back clean ๐โ
- โCan someone please explain this math problem ๐โ
Popular Combinations
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Thank you I'm literally going to cry
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Grateful from the bottom of my heart
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Manifesting hard right now
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Please I'm begging you (dramatic)
How Folded Hands looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style โ colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Did You Know?
The ๐ emoji is officially called "folded hands" in Unicode, but is used as both prayer and a high-five depending on the culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ๐ mean in a text message?โผ
Two hands pressed together with fingers pointing upward. The official Unicode name is "Person with Folded Hands" and the design is intentionally ambiguous โ it's used for prayer, gratitude, please/thank you, and even high-fives depending on who you ask. In Japanese culture, this gesture (ๅๆ, gasshล) primarily means "please" or "thank you" rather than prayer. Apple's version removed the light rays behind the hands in iOS 8.3, settling the debate somewhat toward the prayer interpretation. Use to express gratitude, ask for something politely, show hope, or indicate prayer. The tone can shift depending on context โ a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
Where can I use ๐?โผ
You can use the Folded Hands emoji in any app or platform that supports Unicode emoji โ including iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and email. It also works in documents, spreadsheets, and most modern software.
How is ๐ encoded in Unicode?โผ
The Folded Hands emoji is encoded as U+1f64f in the Unicode Standard. In HTML, you can use 🙏 and in CSS content: "\1f64f". This standardized encoding ensures it works consistently across the web.
What is the shortcode for ๐?โผ
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:pray:` to insert the Folded Hands emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f64f
Category
Smileys & People
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:pray:Keywords
praypleasehopewishnamastehighfivehighfivethankyouthanksappreciate
When to Use ๐ Folded Hands
Use to express gratitude, ask for something politely, show hope, or indicate prayer.
- โขSend ๐ when you want to express or reference "folded hands" in a message โ it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- โขUse ๐ in conversations about pray or please to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- โขReact with ๐ Folded Hands on social media posts, stories, or comments related to folded hands
- โขCombine ๐ with related emoji in captions or bios โ works well when talking about pray, please, hope
โจ๏ธ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .๐
Mac
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