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🙏🙏 Prayer Hands Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F64F
Two hands pressed together.
Released in Introduced as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and added to Emoji 1.0 in 2015.
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Meaning and Interpretation
"The 🙏 emoji, also known as 'Prayer Hands' or 'Folded Hands,' typically represents prayer, gratitude, or respect. It can be used to show thanks, ask for a favor, or offer help. It can also signify feelings of hope, support, or peaceful intentions."
Symbolism
- Gratitude: It is most commonly used to express appreciation or say 'thank you.'
- Prayer: The folded hands are often interpreted as a gesture of prayer or spiritual requests.
- Request: It also symbolizes seeking help or asking for something politely.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Showing appreciation for someone doing something for you.
- Expressing hope or prayers for good outcomes, especially during difficult times.
- Requesting help, or asking for something in a humble or respectful manner.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Thank you so much for your help! 🙏
Praying everything goes well for you tomorrow! 🙏
I really appreciate you being there for me. 🙏
Could you please help me with this project? 🙏
Hoping for better days ahead! Stay strong. 🙏
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use 🙏 when you genuinely want to express thanks or ask for something politely.
- Be mindful not to overuse it, especially in non-serious or casual contexts, as it can lose its sincerity.
- Avoid using in sarcastic contexts as it can come across as disrespectful to those who view it as a serious or spiritual symbol.
Related Emojis
Palms Up Together
Two hands raised with palms facing upward, often used to show receiving or offering something.