👬🏽👬🏽 Two Men Holding Hands Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F46C 1F3FD
Two men holding hands, medium skin tone.
Released in This emoji was first introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and later received skin tone variations in 2015 with Unicode 8.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The '👬🏽' emoji depicts two men holding hands, expressing friendship, companionship, love, or support. With a medium skin tone variation, it adds a layer of inclusivity, affirming diversity in representation. It is widely used to represent close bonds, romantic relationships, or solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community."
Symbolism
- Friendship: The image of two men holding hands often symbolizes strong bonds of friendship or companionship.
- Love & Affection: This emoji is frequently used as a sign of love, especially in romantic relationships between men.
- Diversity & Inclusion: With the addition of skin tone options, it reinforces the importance of diversity and representation.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Celebrating friendship between two close male friends.
- Expressing love or a romantic relationship between two men.
- Showing support or solidarity within the LGBTQ+ community.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Used to represent male friendships or partnerships; tone variations allow for inclusivity.
- Context is important; it can be used for both romantic and platonic relationships, so be mindful of the nuances.
- If you're specifically referring to a romantic context, you may want to add other love-related emojis like ❤️ or 💕.
Related Emojis
Two Men Holding Hands
Two men of generic skin tone holding hands, signifying friendship or partnership.
Man and Woman Holding Hands
A man and a woman holding hands, representing a romantic or platonic relationship.
Man and Woman Holding Hands, Medium Skin Tone
A man and a woman holding hands with a medium skin tone.
Two Men Holding Hands, Dark Skin Tone
Two men holding hands with dark skin tones, expressing diversity and inclusion.