Which hand emoji is used to represent peace?

The hand emoji used to represent peace is the Victory Hand. Its index and middle fingers form a V, while the other fingers are folded, creating the familiar ✌️ symbol.

The gesture has more than one historical meaning. During World War II, the outward-facing V became associated with “V for Victory,” promoted by Belgian politician Victor de Laveleye and later popularized by Winston Churchill. In the 1960s, anti-war protesters and counterculture movements adopted the same outward-facing gesture as a symbol of peace.

Palm orientation can matter. With the palm facing outward, the sign commonly means peace or victory. In parts of Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, turning the palm inward can make the gesture offensive. The emoji’s official Unicode name is “Victory Hand,” even though people frequently use it to mean peace, success, or a friendly sign-off.