Meaning
A palm-shaped amulet used for protection against the evil eye, often associated with Middle Eastern and North African cultures.
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A palm-shaped amulet used for protection against the evil eye, often associated with Middle Eastern and North African cultures.
The hamsa emoji depicts a palm-shaped amulet commonly used for protection and good fortune. It is a significant symbol in both Islamic and Jewish cultures, sometimes called the Hand of Fatima or the Hand of Miriam. People often use it to express spiritual protection, ward off bad luck, or share cultural pride. Depending on context, it can also represent a general wish for safety and positive energy.
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| Emoji | 🪬 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode codepoints | U+1FAAC | |
| HTML (decimal) | 🪬 | |
| HTML (hex) | 🪬 | |
| CSS | \1FAAC | |
| JavaScript | \u{1FAAC} | |
| JSON | \uD83E\uDEAC | |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%AA%AC | |
| Shortcode (GitHub) | :hamsa: |
Source: Unicode CLDR
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