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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.

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