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👫👫 Woman and Man Holding Hands EmojiUnicode: 1F46B

A couple holding hands together

Released in The 👫 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 as part of efforts to represent diverse human interactions, and it has been widely adopted across platforms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft with slight variations in design.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👫 emoji represents a woman and a man holding hands, symbolizing romantic relationships, emotional bonds, and companionship. It is commonly used to express love, partnership, and togetherness, often in contexts like dating, anniversaries, or everyday affectionate interactions. This emoji highlights heterosexual couples but can also evoke themes of unity and support in broader social scenarios, promoting ideas of equality and shared experiences in digital conversations.

Symbolism

  • Romantic love and commitment between partners
  • Unity and partnership in personal relationships
  • Friendship and companionship beyond romance

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts to celebrate dates, anniversaries, or couple milestones
  • In text messages to express affection or plan outings with a partner
  • In group chats to indicate relationship status or shared activities

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I had the best date night with my significant other last night 👫, it was so romantic!
We're finally going on that vacation together 👫, can't wait to make memories.
Happy Valentine's Day to us 👫, you're my everything!
Just walking hand in hand at the beach with my love 👫, pure bliss.
Missing you already after our coffee date 👫, let's do it again soon.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it positively to celebrate relationships, but avoid assuming everyone's relationship status
  • Be mindful of diverse gender identities; it may not represent all couples, so consider inclusive alternatives
  • Don't overuse in professional contexts, as it could seem too personal or informal

Related Emojis

💑

Couple with Heart

Represents couples in love with a heart, emphasizing romance

❤️

Red Heart

Symbolizes general love and affection, often paired with 👫 for relationships

👩‍❤️‍👨

Couple with Heart: Woman, Man

Similar to 👫 but with a heart, highlighting emotional connection

💕

Two Hearts

Indicates mutual love, commonly used alongside 👫 for double affection

💏

Kiss

Depicts a kiss between two people, often linked to romantic gestures like holding hands

🌹

Rose

Symbolizes romance and courtship, complementing 👫 in love expressions

💍

Ring

Represents commitment and marriage, a natural progression from 👫

👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

Kiss: Woman, Man

Shows a kiss between a woman and man, enhancing couple dynamics with 👫

🧑‍🤝‍🧑

People Holding Hands

A gender-neutral version of 👫, promoting inclusivity in relationships