hand with fingers splayed: light skin tone
An emoji showing an open hand with the palm facing forward and the thumb crossed over the fingers, typically with a light skin tone. It represents unity, good luck, or 'live long and prosper'.
There are different emoji meanings for hand with fingers splayed: light skin tone in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Widely recognized as the 'Vulcan salute' from Star Trek, meaning 'live long and prosper'. Also used for general well-wishing or good luck.
- Jewish culture
- Reminiscent of a kohanic blessing (priestly blessing), where the hand is split into two V-shapes.
- General
- Can signify spiritual or mystical gestures in various contexts, though less widespread than its Star Trek association.
