Emoji 0.6
open hands
Also known as hand, hands, hug, jazz, open
An emoji depicting two open hands facing forward, often used to represent openness or a welcoming gesture.
Meaning
The open hands emoji is commonly used to express a welcoming attitude, a request for space, or a gesture of peace. It can also symbolize the act of hugging or offering help. In some contexts, it is associated with jazz music due to the hand gesture used by musicians.
Unicode name
Two open hands facing forward, symbolizing openness, welcome, or a gesture of peace.
Platform designs
Apple
The Apple design shows two light-skinned hands with palms facing forward and fingers spread apart.
Google
The Google Noto design features two light-skinned hands with palms facing forward and fingers slightly spread.
Twitter
The Twitter Twemoji design displays two light-skinned hands with palms facing forward and fingers spread apart.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 👐 open hands belong to?
👐 open hands belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 👐 open hands?
👐 open hands was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+1F450, made up of 1 code points.
