What is the Unicode name of the emoji commonly known as the “folded hands” emoji?
Answer
PERSON WITH FOLDED HANDS
The Unicode name of the commonly called “folded hands” emoji is PERSON WITH FOLDED HANDS.
The character depicts a person with hands held together and is widely used for prayer, thanks, pleading, respect, or a high-five interpretation. Its official Unicode name is more literal and descriptive than many popular names used in everyday conversation.
Unicode names are stable identifiers assigned to characters, while platform vendors choose their own artwork and may display different interpretations. Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other systems can therefore draw the same emoji differently while encoding the same underlying character.
The emoji’s meaning depends strongly on context and culture. Some users intend prayer, while others use it to express gratitude or request a favor. The official name does not settle every conversational meaning; it identifies the depicted person and hand position used for the encoded emoji.