Vulcan Salute Emoji ๐
| Name | Vulcan Salute |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :vulcan_salute: |
| Unicode | U+1F596 |
| Also known as | finger, hand, hands, salute, Vulcan, vulcan_salute, fingers, spock, star trek, between, body, middle, part, prosper, raised, ring, split |
Skin tone variations
Pick a skin tone for the Vulcan Salute emoji - click to copy.
What does the Vulcan Salute emoji ๐ mean?
This is the Vulcan salute from Star Trek, a raised palm with the fingers split into a V between the middle and ring fingers. It accompanies the phrase 'live long and prosper.' Outside of Star Trek fandom it's a nerdy, affectionate way to wish someone well or just to look cool.
How people use Vulcan Salute ๐
People use it as a geeky greeting, a sci-fi wink, or a lighthearted 'peace, take care.' It shows up among fans, but plenty of people use it casually just because the hand shape is fun.
- Live long and prosper ๐
- New Star Trek episode tonight, who's in ๐
- Take care of yourself out there ๐
Vulcan Salute emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ emoji mean?
It's the Vulcan salute from Star Trek, tied to the phrase 'live long and prosper.' People use it as a nerdy, friendly greeting or well-wish.
Do you have to be a Star Trek fan to use ๐?
Not at all; many people use it just as a cool-looking wave or a way to say 'take care.' Its origin is Star Trek, but the meaning has broadened.
How to copy and paste the Vulcan Salute 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.