👭🏽Women Holding Hands: Medium Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F46D 1F3FD
Two women holding hands with medium skin tone.
Released in The 👭🏽 emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 in 2016 as part of the Emoji 4.0 update, allowing for skin tone modifiers on the base women holding hands emoji from Unicode 6.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
The 👭🏽 emoji depicts two women holding hands, specifically with a medium skin tone, symbolizing close relationships, friendship, and emotional support between women. It is often used to represent platonic bonds, romantic partnerships, or solidarity in women's rights and LGBTQ+ communities. This emoji promotes inclusivity by allowing users to select skin tones that match their own or the context, making it a versatile tool for expressing affection and unity in digital communication.
Symbolism
- Friendship and solidarity among women, highlighting strong platonic connections.
- LGBTQ+ pride and relationships, often used to show same-gender love and acceptance.
- Support and equality, representing advocacy for women's rights and gender inclusivity.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Social media posts about female friendships or group outings.
- Discussions on women's empowerment, rights, or International Women's Day.
- Messages in LGBTQ+ contexts, such as Pride events or relationship announcements.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use it to promote positive relationships and avoid reinforcing stereotypes about gender roles.
- Be mindful of cultural contexts, as it may represent different meanings in various communities.
- Ensure it's used inclusively; pair with other emojis to clarify intent and respect diversity.
Related Emojis
Men Holding Hands: Medium Skin Tone
Represents male friendships or relationships, similar to 👭🏽 but for men.