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Nazar Amulet Emoji
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Unicode Code Point | U+1F9FF 1F9FF |
Emoji Name | nazar amulet |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 11.0May 2018 |
Category | |
Keywords | nazaramuletevil eye |
🧿 Meaning and Explanation
The 🧿 emoji shows a Nazar amulet, also known as an evil eye charm. It is a traditional blue, white, and black eye-shaped bead believed to protect against the "evil eye" - a curse cast by a malevolent glare. It symbolizes protection, good luck, warding off evil, and cultural heritage. It is often worn as jewelry, hung in homes, or displayed in vehicles.
🧿 How to Use
You can use the 🧿 emoji in various contexts:
- To wish someone good luck or protection.
- When talking about cultural traditions, superstitions, or beliefs.
- To express a sense of security or warding off negativity.
- In discussions about jewelry, charms, or decorative items with symbolic meaning.
🧿 Cultural Background
The Nazar amulet holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, particularly in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Central Asia. Its meaning is strongly tied to beliefs about protection from negative energy.
| Region/Culture | Common Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇷 Turkey/🇬🇷 Greece/🇲🇪 Montenegro | Protection from the evil eye, good luck | A very common and integral part of daily life and culture in these regions. |
| 🌍 Middle East/Central Asia | Amulet, blessing, warding off harm | Widely used across various cultures in these regions for protective purposes. |
| 🌍 Global (Fashion/Spirituality) | Trendy accessory, spiritual protection | Gaining popularity globally as a fashion item and a symbol of spiritual protection. |