Emojis and their Meanings [WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram]

Emojis are smileys, logograms, pictograms, or ideograms that are incorporated in text and used on websites and in electronic messages.

Modern emoji are mostly used to replace words in logographic systems and to add emotional indicators to typed conversations that would otherwise be absent.

Know more about the various emojis and their meanings, ranging from happy grins to appetizing food images as you explore all of the adorable and humorous emojis here and learn how to express yourself in texts with it.

Emojis and their Meanings

Emojis, also known as emoticons are text-based smileys, pictograms, ideograms, or logograms that are used in electronic messages and online pages. Modern emojis are mostly used to replace words in logographic systems and to add emotional indicators to typed conversations that would otherwise be absent.

Emoji exist in numerous genres, including facial expressions, expressions, activity, food and drinks, festivities, flags, items, symbols, places, varieties of weather, animals and nature. The word “emoji,” which originally meant “pictograph,” is derived from the Japanese words “e (浵, “picture”) + “moji” (文字, “character”); the English terms “emotion” and “emoticon” are merely coincidental.

Emojis were first developed in 1997 by the Japanese phone company SoftBank. In the 2010s, Unicode started encoding emojis into the Unicode Standard, which led to an increase in emoji popularity globally. They are now regarded as being a significant component of Western and global popular culture. The Oxford Dictionaries 2015 Word of the Year was the emoji “Face with Tears of Joy” (😂).

Every emoji has a distinct meaning; for example, sending a smiling face indicates happiness, while sending a crying face indicates sadness. Emojis provide color and fun to our messages. They enable us to express our emotions without constantly using words. Emojis thereby facilitate better self-expression, whether we are pleased, upset, or just want to convey a photo of a pizza.

White Heart Emoji Meaning

A white heart emoji, used for love and affection, is also commonly used to discuss someone passing away. A heart can be either white or gray, as the white heart emoji shows. It’s utilized to convey affection, encouragement, intimate relationships, and enthusiasm for anything white-related. It can also stand for unadulterated, real emotions toward someone or something, such loyalty, innocence, or purity. It is also frequently used to stand for peace, spirituality, or religion.

Heart Hand Emoji Meaning

The “heart hands” emoji depicts two hands forming a heart shape, typically representing affection, love, and heartfelt appreciation. It can be used to convey support, happiness, positivism, love, affection, and gratitude. It might express thankfulness, affection, or friendliness, and can be used to show someone you care, offer encouragement and support, say “thank you,” or simply share something you’re passionate about.

What do Emojis Mean?

The Love and Heart emojis are widely used to convey a wide range of emotions related to love, from p assionate adoration and attraction to lighthearted flirtation and gratitude.

Affection and Feeling Emotional:

Emoji Name	Meaning
Chocolate Bar	It depicts delicious goods and people enjoying sweets.
Heart Eyes	It occurs when you have a strong attraction to something or someone.
Face-blowing a Kiss	It is similar to kissing someone or expressing love.
Smiling Face with Hearts	It’s a smiling face that conveys love.
Hugging Face	It’s like giving someone a big hug to make them feel better.
Red Heart	It expresses your deep affection for someone or something.
Rose	It’s a flower that means love and beauty.
Kiss Mark	It shows kisses, love, and saying thank you.

Being Scared and Surprised:

Extreme sentiments of surprise and anxiety are expressed by being scared and surprised. They depict surprise, uncertainty, and unexpectedness with simple visuals.

Emoji Name	Meaning
Anguished face	It expresses feelings of sadness and disappointment.
Dizzy face	It represents feeling faint, confused, or distracted.
Sad but relieved face	It expresses mixed emotions of sadness and relief.
Face screaming in fear	Represents great shock or fright, either good or bad.
Fearful face	Conveys fear or anxiety.
Anxious face with sweat	Represents discomfort, uneasiness, or stress.
Crying face	Expresses sadness, grief, or disappointment.
Loudly crying face	Indicate intense sadness or joy.

Emojis for Diwali:

Emoji	Meaning
Diya Lamp	Symbolizes the victory of light over darkness during Diwali
Om	Represents the sacred sound and spiritual symbol during Diwali
Kite	This signifies the tradition of kite-flying during Diwali
Fireworks	Represents celebratory fireworks during the Diwali festival
Party Popper	Indicates celebrations and festivities during Diwali
Face with Party Horn and Party Hat	Expresses joy and celebration during Diwali
Full Moon	Represents the full moon night of Diwali

Feeling Unhappy and Let Down:

Emojis that say “feeling unhappy” and “let down” convey dejection and melancholy. They exhibit feelings of melancholy, crying, and irritation when things don’t go according to plan.

Emoji	Meaning
Pensive face	Feeling sad and lost in thoughts.
Crying face	Feeling sad, maybe even crying.
Loudly crying face	Feeling extremely sad or overcome with emotion.
Downcast face with sweat	Feeling sad or disappointed, maybe a bit stressed.
Weary face	Feeling exhausted and frustrated, as if things aren’t working out for you.
Tired face	Feeling exhausted, as if you’ve had enough.
Pleading face	Feeling extremely sad and hopeless, as if praying for things to go right.
Confounded face	Feeling frustrated, confused, or upset about something.
Disappointed face	Feeling disappointed or upset because something did not go as planned.

Faces of Animals:

The adorable and amiable Faces of Animals emojis depict a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and bears, displaying a range of emotions or symbolizing distinct animal species.

Emoji	Meaning
Dog Face	Represents a friendly dog
Cat Face	Depicts a cute cat
Mouse Face	Conveys a small mouse
Rabbit Face	Represents a cute rabbit
Bear Face	Depicts a bear, conveying strength
Panda Face	Represents a panda
Koala Face	Conveys a koala
Lion Face	Represents a lion

Joy and Feeling Good:

To be incredibly happy and pleasant is to be in a state of joy and feeling good. That’s when you’re ecstatic and everything looks ideal.

Emoji	Meaning
Smile	Indicates happiness or excitement.
Grin	Represents having fun or feeling playful.
Laughing	It is used when something is entertaining and you can’t stop laughing.
Happiness	It indicates laughing so much that tears might come out.
Slightly smiling expression	Represents feeling nice but not overly happy.
Blush	It Indicates being so excited that your cheeks turn pink.
Heart eyes	Used when you like something or someone.
Hugging face	It Indicates want to give someone a hearty embrace because you are delighted to see them.

Not Knowing and Being Mixed Up:

Being Unaware and Confused Emojis can be used to convey feelings of doubt, confusion, and inquiry when you are not sure about something. They are direct in their expression of emotions, such as confusion, curiosity, anger, and ambiguity.

Emoji	Meaning
Raised eyebrow	Shows not being sure or curious about something.
Neutral face	It indicates feeling unsure or worried about something.
Expressionless	It means feeling frustrated or hopeless.
Thinking face	It is used when thinking hard about something.
Face with Monocle	It shows looking closely at something because you are curious or suspicious.
Confused face	Indicates feeling puzzled or unsure about what’s happening.
Face with rolling eyes	Shows being annoyed or irritated with something.
Grimacing face	Used when feeling awkward or nervous about something.

Magic and Make-Believe:

Mythical beings like fairies and wizards who grant wishes and infuse reality with enchantment are part of magic and fantasy. These emojis depict a fantastical universe where anything is conceivable and the mind is the only restriction.

Emoji Name	Meaning
Fairy	Represents a magical creature.
Unicorn	Symbolizes fantasy and magic.
Crystal Ball	Represents fortune-telling or mystical insights,
Sparkles	Depicts magic, glitter, or excitement.
Wizard	Represents a magical figure with knowledge of spells and enchantments.
Wand	Symbolizes magical powers or spellcasting.
Genie	Represents a supernatural being capable of granting wishes.

Showing Feelings:

Emoji-based emotional expression is known as “showing feelings.” These emojis use a straightforward, visual style to convey a variety of emotions, including love, grief, rage, and happiness.

Emoji Name	Meaning
Angry face with horns	Conveys extreme anger or devilishness
Exploding head	Conveys extreme shock or amazement
Face with head bandage	Depicts head injury or pain
Face with thermometer	Conveys sickness or feeling unwell
No mouth	Conveys speechlessness or disappointment
Nauseated Face	Conveys feeling nauseated or disgusted
Skull	Represents death or extreme emotion
Smiling face with horns	Conveys mischievousness or wickedness
Zipper mouth face	Used for keeping secrets or promises

Pictures of People:

Emoji	Meaning
Baby angel	Conveys an angelic or innocent presence
Baby	Represents an infant or baby
Man	Represents an adult man
Old man	Depicts an elderly man
Old woman	Depicts an elderly woman
Girl’s face	Represents a young girl
Boy’s face	Represents a young boy
Woman	Represents an adult woman

Movements:

Emoji	Meaning
Horse racing	Conveys a person on a horse racing
Eyes	Huge eyes emoji with the pupil pointing to the left
Person in bed	Depicts a person lying in bed
Speaking head	Represents a speaking head or announcement

Eating and Drinking:

The process of ingesting food and liquids to quench one’s thirst and nourish one’s body—both essential for survival and enjoyment—is referred to as eating and drinking. Eating, snacking, and consuming liquids like juice, tea, coffee, or water are included.

Emoji	Meaning
Burger	Represents a hamburger, a popular fast-food item
Pizza	Depicts a slice of pizza, another popular fast-food option
Sushi	Represents Japanese sushi
Spaghetti	Depicts a plate of spaghetti pasta
Ice Cream	Symbolizes a sweet frozen dessert
Tropical Drink	Represents a colorful cocktail
Teacup	Depicts a cup of tea
Fork and Knife	Symbolizes cutlery

Images of Flowers:

Emoji Name	Meaning
Cherry blossom	Depicts a pink cherry blossom flower
Hibiscus	Conveys a hibiscus flower
Blossom	Depicts a generic blossom flower
Tulip	Represents a tulip flower
Seedling	Represents a young plant sprouting from a seed
Evergreen tree	An evergreen tree that keeps its leaves all year long
Deciduous tree	Represents a tree that sheds its leaves in autumn
Sunflower	Represents a bright sunflower

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