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🧎Person Kneeling EmojiUnicode: 1F9CE

A person in a kneeling position.

Released in Introduced in Unicode 12.0 in 2019 as part of the Emoji 12.0 standard to represent human postures and actions.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The Person Kneeling emoji (🧎) depicts a human figure on their knees, often symbolizing humility, devotion, or submission. It is commonly used to represent activities like praying in religious contexts, proposing marriage in romantic scenarios, begging for forgiveness or mercy, or kneeling in protests for social justice. The emoji can vary in skin tone to promote inclusivity, and its interpretation depends on surrounding text or emojis, making it versatile for expressing emotions like gratitude, reverence, or urgency.

Symbolism

  • Prayer and spirituality, representing devotion or seeking divine help
  • Romantic gestures, such as proposals symbolizing commitment and love
  • Acts of protest or submission, indicating solidarity, apology, or begging

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Religious or spiritual discussions, like sharing moments of prayer or worship
  • Romantic conversations, such as describing a marriage proposal
  • Social justice movements, like depicting participation in peaceful protests

Usage Examples in Conversation

I'm heading to the temple to pray for peace 🧎, it always calms me down.
He got down on one knee and asked me to marry him 🧎, I was so surprised!
During the rally, everyone was kneeling in solidarity 🧎, it was powerful.
Sometimes I just need to beg for a second chance 🧎, life can be tough.
Showing respect to my elders by kneeling 🧎 feels like the right thing to do.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use the emoji thoughtfully to avoid misinterpretation in sensitive cultural contexts, as kneeling can have different meanings globally.
  • Combine it with other emojis for clarity, like adding 🙏 for prayer or 💍 for proposals, to prevent confusion.
  • Be mindful of the audience; avoid using it in casual or humorous ways that might offend or trivialize serious topics like religion or protests.

Related Emojis

🙏

Folded Hands

Represents prayer or pleading, often paired with kneeling for spiritual contexts.

💍

Ring

Symbolizes proposals and romance, commonly used with kneeling for engagement scenarios.

❤️

Red Heart

Expresses love and affection, enhancing romantic kneeling gestures.

Raised Fist

Indicates solidarity in protests, similar to kneeling in activism.

🛐

Place of Worship

Relates to religious settings where kneeling might occur.

🤲

Palms Up Together

Shows receiving or pleading, akin to a kneeling posture in humility.

🙇

Person Bowing

Depicts respect or apology, often used interchangeably with kneeling for submission.

👨‍❤️‍👨

Couple with Heart

Represents romantic pairs, ideal for kneeling in love-related contexts.

📿

Prayer Beads

Associated with prayer and worship, complementing kneeling in spiritual discussions.