raised hand emoji
The raised hand emoji, with a medium-light skin tone, represents an open hand with fingers and thumb extended, facing left, symbolizing the back of the hand.
There are different emoji meanings for raised hand emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Often used for waving hello/goodbye, stopping, or showing an open palm for 'talk to the hand' or 'stop'.
- East Asian culture
- Can be used in similar ways, though specific hand gestures might carry different connotations, and cultural norms dictate how openly hands are displayed.
- Middle Eastern culture
- May be perceived as a defensive or stopping gesture, similar to 'the hamsa' hand, warding off evil.
