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Folded Hands Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+1F64F 1F64F |
Emoji Name | folded hands |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
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Keywords | foldedhandsprayerpleasethank you |
🙏 Meaning and Explanation
🙏 depicts two hands pressed together, palm-to-palm, typically with the fingers pointing upwards. This gesture is widely recognized as a symbol of prayer, gratitude, pleading, or respect.
In many Asian cultures, particularly in India and Japan, it is a common greeting (Namaste or Gassho) and a sign of deep respect. Globally, it is often used to express thankfulness, hope, or to ask for a favor.
While often associated with prayer, its meaning can vary significantly based on cultural context and accompanying text.
🙏 How to Use
This emoji is commonly used to convey a range of respectful or earnest sentiments.
- To express gratitude or thanks:
Use it when you are very thankful for something or someone. - To make a plea or request:
It can add sincerity when asking for help, forgiveness, or a favor. - To symbolize prayer or blessings:
Often used in religious contexts or when wishing someone well. - As a respectful greeting or farewell:
Especially in cultures where this gesture is a traditional form of greeting.
🙏 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 South Asia | Namaste (greeting), respect, prayer, gratitude. | A fundamental gesture in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Gassho (greeting), apology, gratitude, prayer. | Used in various formal and informal contexts. |
| 🌍 Global | Prayer, gratitude, pleading, hope. | Often used in a secular context to mean "thank you" or "please." |
| 🇺🇸 Western Culture | Primarily prayer or pleading. | Less commonly used as a general greeting compared to Asian cultures. |