🙏 Folded Hands is one of the most versatile emojis. Depending on who sends it and where, it can mean please, thank you, prayer or hope. Some people even read it as a high five.
What does 🙏 mean?
The 🙏 emoji shows two hands pressed together with the fingers pointing up. Its official Unicode name is Folded Hands (U+1F64F).
In Japanese culture, where emojis started, this gesture means "please" or "thank you". Around the world it is also used for prayer, wishing someone well, respect and gratitude. It is rarely negative, which makes it a safe emoji to use with almost anyone.
When to use 🙏
- Saying thank you: "Thanks for the ride 🙏"
- Asking politely: "Can you send me the notes 🙏"
- Praying or hoping: "Praying for your family 🙏"
- Showing respect to a teacher, a boss or elders.
- Wishing luck before an exam or an interview.
🙏 in real conversations
I covered your shift today, don't worry
You saved me 🙏🙏
My grandma is in the hospital
Sending prayers to her 🙏❤️
Results come out tomorrow
Fingers crossed for you 🙏🤞
What does 🙏 mean from a girl or a guy?
From a girl or a guy, 🙏 almost always means gratitude or a polite request. It is not a flirty emoji. If someone replies with only 🙏, they are usually saying "thanks" or "I appreciate it".
🙏 vs similar emojis
- 🙌 Raising Hands: celebration and "hooray!"
- 🤞 Crossed Fingers: hoping for good luck.
- 🥺 Pleading Face: a cuter, more emotional "please".
- 👏 Clapping Hands: applause and praise.
Tap any emoji below to copy it:
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Popular 🙏 combos to copy
- 🙏❤️ = thank you with love
- 🙏✨ = blessed and grateful
- 🥺🙏 = "pretty please"
- 😂🙏 = "thank you for this laugh"
🙏❤️ 🙏✨ 🥺🙏 😂🙏
🙏 emoji history
🙏 has been around since the beginning of emoji as we know them: it came from the Japanese mobile-phone emoji sets and was officially added to Unicode 6.0 in October 2010. Since 2015 it also comes in five skin tones: press and hold it on the iPhone keyboard to choose one. Its official name is Folded Hands, and its meaning depends on culture: please, thank you, prayer or a respectful greeting.
How 🙏 is used on social media
On Instagram, 🙏 is used to thank followers and to send prayers or good wishes.
Common mistakes with 🙏
Spamming 🙏🙏🙏 in a request can feel pushy, like begging. One is enough.
How 🙏 looks on different devices
🙏 is a standard Unicode emoji and supports skin tones (🙏🏻 🙏🏽 🙏🏿). On iPhone it appears in Apple's style; Android, Samsung and Windows show their own designs.
FAQ
Is 🙏 a high five?
Some people see it that way, but its intended meaning is folded hands for please, thanks or prayer.
Is 🙏 religious?
It can be used for prayer, but most people use it simply to say thank you.
How do I copy 🙏?
Press the Copy Emoji button at the top of this page, then paste it anywhere.
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