🪬Hamsa emoji
Objects · Emoji 14.0

🪬Hamsa Emoji

Generally, the 🪬 emoji means "good luck" or "protection. " People often send it to wish someone well or express a desire for safety.

The 🪬 emoji represents a Hamsa hand, a protective amulet.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1FAAC
Released
2021
Shortcode
:hamsa:
Skin tones
No

⚠️ Added in Emoji 14.0. On phones older than iOS 16 / Android 13 it arrives as an empty box — the character exists, the artwork does not.

🪬
Your device
01 — Meaning

What does the 🪬 Hamsa emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🪬 emoji means "good luck" or "protection." People often send it to wish someone well or express a desire for safety. It's a simple way to send positive energy. 🪬 sits in goth emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in hand emojis, object emojis and blue emojis.
Where it comes from
The 🪬 emoji represents a Hamsa hand, a protective amulet. It’s often used to symbolize good luck, blessings, and spiritual protection. People use it when they want to send positive vibes or wish someone well. You might see it in messages about feeling safe, hoping for a good outcome, or expressing faith. It’s a pretty versatile emoji – it can be used in happy, hopeful, or even slightly superstitious contexts.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 10 of them.

amulet emojiFatima emojifortune emojiguide emojihand emojiMary emojiMiriam emojipalm emojiprotect emojiprotection emoji

People also look for it as hamsa hand emoji.

02 — Platforms

Hamsa emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1FAAC — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your hamsa looks like to the person on the other side.

Hamsa emoji on Apple
Apple
iPhone, iPad, macOS
Hamsa emoji on Google
Google
Android, Gmail, Chrome
Hamsa emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / X
X, Discord, Twemoji apps
Hamsa emoji on Facebook
Facebook
Facebook, Messenger
Hamsa emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Open-source, design systems
Hamsa emoji on Samsung
Samsung
Galaxy, One UI
Hamsa emoji on Microsoft
Microsoft
Windows, Teams, Fluent
Hamsa emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsApp
WhatsApp on Android
Hamsa emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixels
Slack, Discord themes

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Hamsa emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :hamsa:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1FAAC.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪬 Hamsa emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1FAAC when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “hamsa”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “hamsa”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :hamsa: and it converts to 🪬 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🪬, in CSS \1FAAC, in JavaScript \u{1FAAC}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.
05 — Download

Hamsa emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 9. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Hamsa emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Hamsa emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Hamsa emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Hamsa emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Hamsa emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector Download Hamsa emoji, Samsung style Samsung PNG · 64px Download Hamsa emoji, Microsoft style Microsoft PNG · 64px Download Hamsa emoji, WhatsApp style WhatsApp PNG · 64px Download Hamsa emoji, JoyPixels style JoyPixels PNG · 64px
06 — Combinations

Hamsa emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around hamsa for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Cool hamsa combos
Flex hamsa combos
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Dark hamsa combos
Party hamsa combos
Love hamsa combos
Mood hamsa combos
Unhinged hamsa combos
Soft hamsa combos
Late night hamsa combos
Summer hamsa combos
Gaming hamsa combos
Y2K hamsa combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that with 🪬, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🪬 means from a girl or a guy

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
If a girl sends you a 🪬, she’s probably sending you a feeling of protection and good luck. Sometimes she’s just sending a positive vibe. It can also mean she trusts you or wants you to feel safe and supported.
From a guy
If a guy sends you a 🪬, he’s likely wishing you good luck or sending a supportive message. It can also be a way of expressing that he’s looking out for you. It’s a relatively neutral message, often used to show support.
How to reply
You could reply with “Thanks! 🙏”, “Hope things go your way 🤞”, “Sending you good vibes 💫”, or “You too! 😊”.
Used in a sentence
08 — Apps

What 🪬 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the hamsa lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🪬 emoji means "good luck" or "protection. " People often send it to wish someone well or express a desire for safety. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🪬 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🪬 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :hamsa:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🪬 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🪬 from the copy button above.
09 — Related

Emojis similar to the Hamsa emoji

Same family (other-object) — often confused with hamsa or used alongside it.

Objects →
🗿Moai 🚬Cigarette ⚰️Coffin 🪦Headstone ⚱️Funeral Urn 🧿Nazar Amulet 🪧Placard 🪪Identification Card 🩸Drop Of Blood 🪭Folding Hand Fan 👓Glasses 🕶Sunglasses

Collections 🪬 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

goth emojishand emojisobject emojisblue emojis
10 — History

Where the 🪬 Hamsa emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 14.0, the hamsa has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 5.

AppleiOS
Hamsa emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Hamsa emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Hamsa emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Hamsa emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
Twitter / XTwemoji
Hamsa emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Hamsa emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Hamsa emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Hamsa emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1FAAC never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2021
Added to the standard

Hamsa was approved as U+1FAAC and shipped in Emoji 14.0 (2021). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 9 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🪬 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

11 — FAQ

Hamsa emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪬 Hamsa emoji mean?
Generally, the 🪬 emoji means "good luck" or "protection." People often send it to wish someone well or express a desire for safety. It's a simple way to send positive energy.
What does 🪬 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you a 🪬, she’s probably sending you a feeling of protection and good luck. Sometimes she’s just sending a positive vibe. It can also mean she trusts you or wants you to feel safe and supported.
What does 🪬 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you a 🪬, he’s likely wishing you good luck or sending a supportive message. It can also be a way of expressing that he’s looking out for you. It’s a relatively neutral message, often used to show support.
How do you reply to the 🪬 emoji?
You could reply with “Thanks! 🙏”, “Hope things go your way 🤞”, “Sending you good vibes 💫”, or “You too! 😊”.
What else is the 🪬 emoji called?
Hamsa is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “amulet emoji”, “Fatima emoji”, “fortune emoji”, “guide emoji”, “hand emoji”, “Mary emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FAAC.
What is the Unicode code for 🪬?
The Hamsa emoji is U+1FAAC, added in Emoji 14.0 (2021). In HTML you can write it as 🪬, and in CSS as \1FAAC.
How do I copy and paste the 🪬 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🪬 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :hamsa: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🪬 look the same on every phone?
No. Hamsa is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter/X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1FAAC. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.