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👭👭 Women Holding Hands Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F46D

Symbol of unity, friendship, and love.

Released in Added as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and Emoji 1.0 in 2015.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 👭 Women Holding Hands emoji represents close friendship, unity, and support between two women. It can be used to symbolize strong bonds, whether platonic or romantic, and is often associated with solidarity and companionship. This emoji has also been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community to represent same-sex relationships between women."

Symbolism

  • Friendship: Representing deep connections and bonds between female friends.
  • Solidarity: Used to express support in both personal and solidarity-related contexts, especially in female empowerment movements.
  • LGBTQ+ Pride: Often used to signify same-sex romantic relationships between women or acknowledgment of LGBTQ+ pride.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Expressing close friendship with another female friend.
  • Showing solidarity and standing together on social issues, especially in feminist or LGBTQ+ spaces.
  • Sharing moments of unity or love between two women, whether in a romantic or platonic context.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Had an amazing time today with my bestie! 👭 #FriendshipGoals
Some bonds are unbreakable. 👭 #Sisterhood
We stand together for change! 👭 #WomensRights #SupportEachOther
Love is love, no matter who! Happy pride, everyone! 👭🏳️‍🌈
Nothing beats a girls' day out 🥂👭

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • While the 👭 emoji is generally used to represent friendship and unity between women, it's also commonly used in romantic contexts to represent same-sex couples, so be mindful of the context you are conveying.
  • When expressing friendship, this emoji often pairs well with emojis related to fun or joyful activities like ✨, 🍷, or 🎉.
  • Be aware that some people may view this emoji as representing romantic relationships based on the context of the conversation, especially within LGBTQ+ circles, so always use with clear intent.

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