Open Hands Emoji ๐
| Name | Open Hands |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :open_hands: |
| Unicode | U+1F450 |
| Also known as | hand, hands, hug, jazz, open, swerve, open_hands, fingers, butterfly, body, sign |
Skin tone variations
Pick a skin tone for the Open Hands emoji - click to copy.
What does the Open Hands emoji ๐ mean?
Two open hands held up side by side with palms facing out and fingers spread. It suggests openness, offering, or receiving, and is sometimes read as jazz hands or a spontaneous celebratory 'ta-da.' Depending on context it can mean a warm hug gesture, presenting something, or reaching out to hold or catch.
How people use Open Hands ๐
People use it to express welcome, generosity, or excited celebration, and occasionally as a mock 'jazz hands' when being playful or dramatic. It often shows up in supportive or heartfelt posts alongside gratitude or encouragement.
- Come here, group hug ๐
- Surprise!! ๐โจ
- My arms are always open for you ๐
Open Hands emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ open hands emoji mean?
It shows two hands with open palms and usually signals openness, welcome, offering, or a celebratory jazz-hands vibe.
What's the difference between ๐ and ๐?
๐ shows both palms facing out at chest level for openness or hugging, while ๐ shows both hands raised up high in celebration or praise.
How to copy and paste the Open Hands emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.