Emoji 0.6
raised hand
Also known as 5, five, hand, high, raised
A raised hand with palm facing forward and fingers extended upward, symbolizing stop or a high five.
Meaning
The raised hand emoji is commonly used to mean stop, halt, or to request attention. It also represents the number five and is often used for high fives. In digital communication, it can express a greeting or a friendly gesture.
Unicode name
The Unicode character U+270B is named 'Raised Hand' and depicts a hand with the palm facing outward.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple's design features a flat, cartoonish hand with a light tan color, fingers together, and a straight wrist.
Google
Google's Noto design shows a yellow hand with rounded fingers, palm facing forward, and a simple, flat appearance.
Twitter
Twitter's Twemoji design depicts a yellow hand with fingers together, a slight outline, and a subtle shadow for depth.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does ✋ raised hand belong to?
✋ raised hand belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added ✋ raised hand?
✋ raised hand was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+270B, made up of 1 code points.
