♥️
Heart Suit Emoji
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Apple
Apple Color Emoji
iOS (iPhone / iPad)Mac
Google
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Android
Twitter / X
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Windows
Fluent Emoji
Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+2665 U+FE0F 2665-FE0F |
Emoji Name | heart suit |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 0.6Initial release |
Category | |
Keywords | heartcardsuitplaying cards |
♥️ Meaning and Explanation
The ♥️ emoji depicts the heart suit from a standard deck of playing cards. It is a classic symbol primarily associated with card games like poker, bridge, and solitaire.
Beyond its literal use in card games, it can also subtly represent love, affection, or passion, though often in a more traditional or understated manner compared to other heart emojis. In gaming contexts, it frequently symbolizes a player's health or lives.
♥️ How to Use
This emoji is commonly used when referring to:
- Card Games: To specify the heart suit in discussions about playing cards, hands, or game strategy.
- Subtle Affection: As a more traditional or less overt way to express love, care, or appreciation.
- Gaming: To indicate a player's remaining lives, health points, or a power-up related to vitality.
- Symbolism: As a general symbol of love, romance, or passion, especially when used alongside other card suit emojis.
- Valentine's Day (Traditional): Sometimes used in a classic sense for romantic occasions.
♥️ Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| Global | Card suit, gaming life | Universally recognized as the heart suit from playing cards. |
| Romantic Contexts | Traditional love, subtle affection | While it means love, other heart emojis (e.g., ❤️, 🥰) are more commonly used for direct emotional expression. |
| Gaming Communities | Health, lives, vitality | Widely understood in video games and online gaming as a counter for player health or lives. |
| Figurative Use | Passion, core, essence | Can be used metaphorically to refer to the core or essence of something, or a deep passion. |