Waving Hand Emoji ๐
| Name | Waving Hand |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :waving_hand: |
| Unicode | U+1F44B |
| Also known as | bye, cya, g2g, greetings, gtg, hand, hello, hey, hi, later, outtie, ttfn, ttyl, wave, yo, you, waving_hand, hands, gesture, goodbye, solong, farewell, palm, body, sign |
Skin tone variations
Pick a skin tone for the Waving Hand emoji - click to copy.
What does the Waving Hand emoji ๐ mean?
This is an open hand mid-wave, used to say hello or goodbye. It's the friendliest way to greet someone new, welcome them to a group, or sign off a message. In some contexts a curt 'bye ๐' can also read as a dismissive 'we're done here,' so tone depends on the words around it.
How people use Waving Hand ๐
People drop it at the start of a text to break the ice or at the end to wrap up warmly. On Instagram and TikTok it's common in intros ('hi guys ๐') and in comments welcoming someone.
- Hey ๐ haven't talked in forever, how are you?
- Thanks for everything, talk soon ๐
- Welcome to the group chat ๐
Waving Hand emoji - frequently asked questions
Does ๐ mean hello or goodbye?
It can mean either depending on context; it simply represents a wave. The surrounding words usually make it clear which greeting is meant.
Is the ๐ emoji rude?
Normally it's warm and friendly, but a standalone 'bye ๐' after a disagreement can come across as a cold, dismissive kiss-off.
How to copy and paste the Waving Hand 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.