wave emoji
The wave emoji depicts a waving hand with a light skin tone, commonly used for greetings like hello or goodbye. Optimized for search as 'wave emoji'.
There are different emoji meanings for wave emoji in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Universally understood as a friendly greeting or farewell. Often used to signal presence or attract attention.
- East Asian culture
- Similar meaning, used for greetings and goodbyes. The skin tone modifier allows for more personalized representation.
- Middle East/North Africa
- Generally understood as a greeting, though non-verbal greetings can vary (e.g., Salaam). The emoji's general use is widely accepted.
