Emoji 0.6
raising hands
Also known as celebration, gesture, hand, hands, hooray
A pair of hands raised upward, often used to express celebration, praise, or excitement.
Meaning
The raising hands emoji depicts two hands lifted above the head, commonly used to convey joy, triumph, or applause. People use it in messages to celebrate achievements, show support, or express enthusiasm during conversations. It is frequently seen in social media posts, group chats, and digital communications where positive energy is shared.
Unicode name
The Unicode name for this emoji is 'raising hands', representing a gesture of celebration or praise.
Platform designs
Apple
In Apple design, the emoji shows two light-skinned hands raised with palms facing forward, rendered in a smooth, rounded style with subtle shading.
Google
Google Noto design features two hands raised upward with fingers spread, using a flat color palette and clean lines for a modern appearance.
Twitter
Twitter Twemoji displays two hands raised with open palms, designed with a slightly stylized look and vibrant colors for clear visibility.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Skin Tones
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🙌 raising hands belong to?
🙌 raising hands belongs to the people & body category, which contains 390 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🙌 raising hands?
🙌 raising hands was added in Emoji 0.6. Its codepoint is U+1F64C, made up of 1 code points.
