🎲
Rounding up the emojis…
🪬
🪬 Hamsa Emoji — Meaning & Usage
Objects📋 Copied 2.9K times
Description
Hamsa hand — a palm-shaped amulet for protection found across Jewish, Islamic, and Christian traditions in the Middle East and North Africa. The five fingers represent different blessings depending on the culture. It's become a popular tattoo and jewelry motif worldwide for warding off negativity.
When to Use
Use for protection, blessings, Middle Eastern culture, or spiritual topics.
Example Usage
- “Blessed and protected 🪬”
- “Hamsa hand 🪬”
- “Good luck 🪬”
Popular Combinations
🪬🧿
Double protection
🪬✨
Blessed
🪬🙏
Prayer and protection
How Hamsa looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Related Emojis
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 🪬 mean in a text message?▼
Hamsa hand — a palm-shaped amulet for protection found across Jewish, Islamic, and Christian traditions in the Middle East and North Africa. The five fingers represent different blessings depending on the culture. It's become a popular tattoo and jewelry motif worldwide for warding off negativity. Use for protection, blessings, Middle Eastern culture, or spiritual topics. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What does 🪬 represent in different cultures?▼
Object emoji can carry different cultural associations. While the Hamsa emoji has a standard meaning defined by Unicode, its connotations may vary — some objects are everyday items in one culture but symbolic in another. Context and audience matter.
Is 🪬 supported on older devices?▼
Support depends on the Unicode version. Older emoji (Unicode 6.0-8.0, roughly 2010-2015) work on virtually all modern devices. Newer additions may show as empty squares □ on devices that haven't updated. Check the Unicode version listed above.
What is the shortcode for 🪬?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:hamsa:` to insert the Hamsa emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Is 🪬 a newer emoji?▼
The Hamsa emoji was added in Unicode 14.0, making it relatively new. If someone sees a blank square □ instead of this emoji, their device probably needs a software update.
Unicode
U+1faac
Category
Objects
Added
Unicode 14.0
Shortcodes
:hamsa:Keywords
religionprotection
When to Use 🪬 Hamsa
Use for protection, blessings, Middle Eastern culture, or spiritual topics.
- •Send 🪬 when you want to express or reference "hamsa" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🪬 in conversations about religion or protection to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🪬 Hamsa on social media posts, stories, or comments related to hamsa
- •Combine 🪬 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about religion, protection
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
🪟
Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
Ctrl + ⌘ + SpacePeople Also Search For
hamsa emojihamsa emoji meaningcopy hamsa emojireligion emojiprotection emojihamsa symbolhow to type hamsa emoji