👭🏿👭🏿 Women Holding Hands: Dark Skin Tone EmojiUnicode: 1F46D 1F3FF
Represents friendship or partnership.
Released in This emoji was first introduced in 2019 with Emoji 12.0, as part of an expansion to promote diversity and inclusion by allowing different skin tones and gender variations.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The 👭🏿 emoji features two women holding hands, both with dark skin tone. It primarily represents friendship, unity, and companionship between women, but can also be used to show romantic connections depending on the context. This emoji celebrates diversity and can emphasize the bond of two individuals regardless of their relationship status. The dark skin tone highlights inclusivity and cultural representation."
Symbolism
- Friendship and companionship—strong emotional bonds between people.
- Unity and solidarity—standing together, especially among women of color.
- Diversity and inclusivity—respecting and showing representation of different skin colors and backgrounds.
Common Usage Scenarios
- To express a close friendship between two women.
- Sharing solidarity or unity on social issues or personal struggles.
- Celebrating diversity and communities of color.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use this emoji to emphasize friendship or mutual support between women, particularly those of darker skin tones.
- Can be used to represent either platonic or romantic relationships, depending on context.
- Avoid using it inappropriately or in contexts that exploit its representation of diversity for jokes, as it can be perceived as disrespectful.
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Man and Woman Holding Hands: Dark Skin Tone
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