Two hands placed firmly together, meaning please or thank you in Japanese culture. A common alternative use for this emoji is for prayer, using the same gesture as praying hands. It can also represent a respectful greeting or show of adoration many in Southeast Asian religions and cultures. Such as the Hindu namaste or Buddhist anjali mudra.
The representation of this emoji is the expression of showing gratitude, praying, or emphasizing on how blessed the sender feels. In this emoji, palms of 2 hands touch each other and are enclosed towards the top direction. This can also symbolize praying to God or another being and can be included as a religious practice as well. However, the overall context of this emoji is showing gratitude and great feeling of thankfulness towards another person.
HISTORY:
In Indian historical books and culture, the meaning of this emoji is a sign of “Namaste” (welcoming) or “Anjali Mudra” which facilitates in proper blood circulation throughout the arms. This has been one of the most prominent actions in Yoga and has a lot of Ayurvedic importance as well.
USES:
As described above, the Folded Hands emoji is mostly used to welcome anyone or as medication in Yoga. Also, this emoji can be made to make any request, show politeness, and gratitude towards the receiver. The versatility of this emoji is a lot but the main purpose of it is to express positive thoughts and vibes towards the other person and wish to make their day better. In other words, humility and reverence is the specialty of this emoji for sure.
| Name | Folded Hands |
|---|---|
| Codepoint | U+1F64F |
| Unicode | Person with Folded Hands |
| Apple Name | Hands Pressed Together |
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