Hamsa Emoji

Objects

A stylized, open right hand with an eye embedded in the center of the palm. The palm features a vibrant blue color and is surrounded by a metallic, rounded border, mimicking the look of a traditional protective amulet.

Usage Context

Widely used to signify protection, warding off bad luck, or wishing someone safety and peace. People often include it in messages to express blessings or good vibes, frequently alongside emojis like ✨ or 🙏 to emphasize a sense of spiritual wellness.

History

The hamsa dates back thousands of years across North African and Middle Eastern cultures. It was formally added to the Unicode standard in 2021 as part of the effort to diversify religious and cultural iconography for global digital communication.

Details

Glyph

🪬

Unicode

U+1FAAC

Shortcode

:emoji_u1faac:

HTML Entity

&#xD83E;&#xDEAC;

Specifications

Vendor Microsoft

Category Objects

Subcategory other-object

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License MIT

Microsoft Fluent License

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