🫲 Leftward Hand Emoji — Official Name
Hand pointing left
About the Name
Leftward Hand: Hand pointing left. Often used in contexts related to hand, left, pointing.
The official Unicode name for 🫲 is "Leftward Hand". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :leftwards_hand: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
Examples
- "Just finished my workout! 🫲" — showing accomplishment
- "This is hand 🫲" — expressing hand pointing left
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🫲 Leftward Hand Emoji mean?
Leftward Hand: Hand pointing left. Often used in contexts related to hand, left, pointing.
What is the Unicode for 🫲?
The Unicode code point for Leftward Hand Emoji is U+1FAF2. It was added in Unicode version 14.0.
What is the shortcode for 🫲 Leftward Hand Emoji?
The shortcode for Leftward Hand Emoji is :leftwards_hand:. You can use this in platforms like Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
How do I copy and paste 🫲?
Click the "Copy" button on this page to instantly copy 🫲 Leftward Hand Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the 🫲 emoji in?
The Leftward Hand Emoji (🫲) belongs to the "People & Body" emoji category, specifically the "hand-fingers-open" subcategory.
Does 🫲 look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Leftward Hand Emoji can look slightly different across platforms. Apple, Google, Samsung, Twitter, and Facebook each design their own emoji sets, so the visual style may vary while the meaning remains the same.