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👭Women Holding Hands EmojiUnicode: 1F46D

Two women holding hands.

Released in The 👭 emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016 to promote diverse representations of human relationships and inclusivity.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👭 emoji, commonly known as Women Holding Hands, represents strong bonds between women, emphasizing themes of friendship, emotional support, and unity. It is widely used to celebrate female relationships, advocate for women's rights, and symbolize pride in the LGBTQ+ community. This emoji promotes inclusivity, highlights gender equality, and can signify romantic or platonic connections, depending on context, while fostering a sense of empowerment and shared experiences among women.

Symbolism

  • Friendship and emotional support between women, highlighting close personal bonds.
  • Advocacy for women's rights and gender equality, often in social movements.
  • Representation of LGBTQ+ pride and diverse relationships, promoting acceptance and love.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In social media posts to express female friendships or group outings.
  • During discussions on women's empowerment or International Women's Day events.
  • In LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations to symbolize community solidarity and diversity.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, you're my ride or die bestie! Let's hang out soon 👭
Nothing beats a girls' trip with my squad – so much fun! 👭
Supporting each other through tough times is what we're all about 👭
Happy Pride Month! Love seeing all the amazing women out there 👭
Just had the best coffee date with my friend – pure vibes 👭

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it in positive contexts to avoid misinterpretation, especially in sensitive discussions about relationships.
  • Be mindful of cultural differences; not all audiences may interpret it the same way regarding gender or romance.
  • Combine with other emojis, like hearts ❤️, for clarity, and avoid overuse to prevent diluting its emotional impact.

Related Emojis

👬

Men Holding Hands

Symbolizes male friendship and unity, similar to 👭 but for men.

👫

Man and Woman Holding Hands

Represents mixed-gender relationships or partnerships.

👩‍❤️‍👩

Couple with Heart: Woman, Woman

Denotes female same-sex romantic relationships with affection.

👨‍❤️‍👨

Couple with Heart: Man, Man

Indicates male same-sex couples, emphasizing love and commitment.

💑

Couple with Heart

A general symbol for any couple in love, often used with 👭 for context.

🤝

Handshake

Represents agreements or partnerships, akin to holding hands in solidarity.

👯

Women with Bunny Ears

Shows fun and playful female groups, complementing 👭 for social events.

❤️

Red Heart

Expresses love and affection, often paired with 👭 for emotional depth.

🌈

Rainbow

Symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, frequently used alongside 👭 in diversity contexts.