People, Hand Symbols, and Family

The emojis in this section are all related to people. These emojis depict individuals, groups of people, hand gestures, body parts, hair types, and people-related symbols.

Many of these emojis have variations for genders, skin tones, hair types. These emojis capture the diversity of humankind. For example, there are 18 different types of surfer emojis, each with a different gender and skin tone combination. There are 6 different ninja emojis, varying by skin tone. And 41 different man emojis, with different combinations of skin tone and hair type (or lack thereof).

As you explore the emojis below, take note of the available skin tone and gender variants. You will likely find emojis that can be used to represent yourself, your friends, and you families. You’ll also find all of the hand gesture emojis needed to play a few rounds of rock, paper, scissors with your friends.

Limbs
Face / Body Parts
Ages / Expressions
Jobs
Characters / Fantasy
People doing activities
Couples / Families
Skin / Hair
People Symbols

Limbs

Arm, leg, hand, and finger emoji, including a large variety of hand gestures.

👋 waving hand
The waving hand emoji may be waving hello or goodbye, but is a great accompaniment to both in a text message!
🤚 raised back of hand
Not to be confused with the front of the hand, this is the back of the hand. It can be used to show you are raising your hand agreeing with something.
🖐️ hand with fingers splayed
The Hand with Fingers Splayed emoji features just that; an open hand, palm facing outward, as if showing the number five.
✋ raised hand
Remember being in school? This emoji of a raised hand brings back memories of an outstretched arm, itching to ask a question. (ooh, ooh, call on me). It can also be used to say stop or high five.
🖖 vulcan salute
Greetings from an alien planet far far away! Live long and prosper! The vulcan salute emoji stems from the TV series Star Trek.
👌 OK hand
The OK Hand emoji features a hand turned sideways, palm side out, with the index finger and thumb make the letter “O.”
🤌 pinched fingers
Do you talk with your hands like the Italians? You may have used this gesture to describe something, to ask someone what they want, or when you are deep in thought during a conversation. “The pasta is good but it may need a little more salt”
🤏 pinching hand
This emoji hand is pinching its thumb and index finger together as if to indicate just a little of something. “Just a little” is the phrase that comes to mind here, whether you are just a little mad or want just a little more.
✌️ peace sign hand
The victory hand emoji stretches its index and middle fingers while folding the rest, flashing the peace sign. It’s a great way to say “peace, dude,” “deuces,” or “two with mustard, please.”
🤞 crossed fingers
Wishing you the best of luck! Crossed fingers come in handy when you are really hoping something plays out in your favor. Are you feeling lucky?
🤟 love-you gesture
The love-you gesture emoji shows the American Sign Language hand symbol for “I love you,” and is a quick shorthand to use for any loved one in your life.
🤘 sign of the horns
The sign of the horns emoji shows a hand with the pinky and index fingers extended with every other finger folded in. It may be used to say “hook em’ horns” or, more commonly, “rock on!”
🤙 call me hand
Hit me up later, you will call, right? This emoji shows a hand in the shape of a phone. Perfect for urging friends to call you so you can spill the tea.
👈 backhand index pointing left
Want to point something out to the left? Well, then this is the emoji for you. Used to draw attention or for emphasis, this hand does all the talking.
👉 backhand index pointing right
Got something to look at? The backhand index pointing right is here for you! This finger is shown pointing to the right and is used to show important messages or to look at an image.
👆 backhand index pointing up
The Backhand Index Pointing Up emoji features a hand, knuckle side out, with the index finger pointing up and the thump pointing outward.
🖕 middle finger
The Middle Finger emoji features a hand drawn from the outside view, with four fingers clenched toward the palm and the middle finger facing the direction of the viewer.
👇 backhand index pointing down
An important message is coming in! This emoji can be used to point down to a message coming in a text, or to an image that has been sent.
☝️ index pointing up
This hand is pointing its index finger up as if to point at something important. Emphasize a point, reiterate something, or otherwise point something out above using this emoji.
👍 thumbs up
Available in an inclusive skin color palette, the thumbs up emoji is the universal symbol for agreement or praise.
👎 thumbs down
The Thumbs Down emoji features clenched knuckles with a thumb pointing downward, showing obvious disdain or displeasure.
✊ raised fist
This emoji is commonly used to show that you stand in solidarity with an idea. It’s often used among those protesting injustices and supporting a movement.
👊 oncoming fist
Knock out or fist bump? The oncoming fist emoji might make you want to duck to avoid getting punched in the face. It could also mean someone is giving you a fist bump as a sign of solidarity or approval.
🤛 🤜 fists facing left and right
Are you throwing a punch? Or are you just saying hello? The left-facing and right-facing fist emojis are used in both context, or just to talk about an actual fist.
👏 clapping hands
The Clapping Hands emoji shows a pair of hands coming together in applause, with little “clapping” lines or triangles coming from the hands, to indicate sound.
🙌 raising hands
The Raising Hands emoji features two hands lifted toward the sky, with the palms facing outwards and the thumbs almost touching.
👐 open hands
These open hands could be palms out like that to say they’re ready for a hug, or maybe they’re doing jazz hands in the background of a musical.
🤲 palms up together
The palms up together emoji has many meanings. The hand gesture may remind you of the gesture a beggar uses when asking for money on the street. This gesture is also how to say the word “book” in American sign language. This emoji can also be used to represent something religious like a prayer.
🤝 handshake
The handshake emoji depicts two hands coming together in agreement over something. Maybe they closed a business deal, or maybe they reached consensus about what movie to watch tonight.
🙏 folded hands
These folded hands are also known as the prayer hands emoji. Usually accompanied by a prayer to God or a wish to the universe, these hands show hopefulness in the face of adversity.
✍️ writing hand
The writing hand emoji is of one hand taking pen to paper. Maybe you should use it when you finally get around to starting that novel, huh? (Hint, hint)
💅 nail polish
Time to get a little prim and proper with a nice new manicure. Let’s get those nails polished. Do you prefer pink? Or a different color?
🤳 selfie
Pose for the camera on your cell phone. You don’t even need someone to take your photo. Selfies are a way to take a picture of yourself. Some people take too many, and that’s ok.
💪 flexed biceps
An emoji portraying a single arm, flexing its muscles. This often represents strength, power and working out.
🦾 mechanical arm
The mechanical arm emoji depicts a robot or computerized arm flexing with a fist. It can be used in any context having to do with biotechnology, cyborgs, or advanced prosthetics.
🦿 mechanical leg
The mechanical leg emoji shows a robotic leg with a semi-bent knee. It can be used in the context of robotics, biotechnology, or any time you talk about prosthetic limbs.
🦵 leg
The Leg emoji features a simple, cartoony limb, which is drawn from the thigh to the foot and is disconnected from the rest of the body.
🦶 foot
Stand up on your feet and walk towards me. The foot emoji represents a human foot. This emoji can be used to talk about feet, bare feet, footwear, body parts, or anything related to a foot or your toes.

Face / Body Parts

Face and body part emoji.

👂 ear
I’m going to need you to listen closely to this one. I’m using the ear emoji because I heard something crazy about you.
🦻 ear with hearing aid
If you’re hard of hearing or part of the deaf community, use the ear with hearing aid emoji to let people know.
👃 nose
The nose knows, doesn’t it? Something smell fishy? Something smell yummy? Or does something just plain smell?
🧠 brain
The brain emoji features a pink and red colored human brain. The degree of detail depends on the platform and service provider.
🫀 anatomical heart
Sometimes a cute little red heart just isn’t enough. Use the anatomical heart to show that your feelings for someone are as real as this beating heart. They pump blood through your body’s veins and you can’t live without them. Or you just might need a heart doctor.
🫁 lungs
Lungs are vital organs in the respiratory system, and, when healthy, are a nice, plump pink pair of balloons. The lungs emoji varies across programs but always features both the left and right lung, and the esophagus in the center.
🦷 tooth
This perfectly shiny white molar is a dentist’s best friend. It could be also be a recently pulled wisdom tooth.
🦴 bone
The bone emoji features a generic looking white arm or leg bone, similar to the kind drawn for dogs in kids cartoons.
👀 eyes
The eyes emoji depicts two wide open eyeballs looking to their left. They could mean, “Okay, I’m listening,” or “Hey buddy, I’m watching you.”
👁️ eye
The eye emoji shows just one eye looking straight ahead. This eyeball is brown in many cases but varies, just like humans, and can also be shown as a blue or a darker color.
👅 tongue
The Tongue emoji features an open (often smiling) mouth with a pink tongue hanging out.
👄 mouth
The mouth emoji features a pair of (presumably) women’s puckered lips, in a shade of either pink or red, depending on the platform.

Ages / Expressions

General people emoji, representing people from all walks of life, all ages, etc.

👶 baby
The baby emoji shows a young, fresh infant with a bright shining smile, not yet inhibited by the truths of the world.
🧒 child
This emoji head features the face of a gender-neutral child.
👦 boy
This boy emoji is a little kid with short hair.
👧 girl
This smiling girl has some cute pigtails! She represents a small female child.
🧑 person
Humans are all around us and the person emoji is an adult human in emoji form. This emoji doesn’t refer to a specific gender, just a person in general. Use this emoji when talking about people or referring to a human.
👨 man
Is it really a man’s world? The man emoji represents men of all different shapes and sizes. This emoji could be used to talk about someone’s boyfriend, husband, son, brother, uncle, male-coworker, or male-friend. This emoji is also used when talking about something that specifically has to do with men.
👩 woman
The future is female. The woman emoji is used when talking about women or something that has to do with women. The woman emoji can be used to talk about someone’s girlfriend, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, female-coworker, or female- friend.
🧓 older person
Shout all about your mid-life crisis to the world with the older person emoji!
👴 old man
Classic grandpa here with his gray hair, balding head and forehead wrinkles.
👵 old woman
We’re getting serious Mrs. Butterworth vibes from this sweet old woman emoji.
🙍 frowning person
Are you feeling sad, disappointed, unhappy or helpless? Has the pep fallen out of your step? This is the right emoji for you. It’s Debbie Downer’s go to emoji, and gives off a negative, bad, and weary feeling.
🙎 pouting person
Feeling frustrated after something didn’t go your way? Show the ultimate face of disappointment with a pout. Children use this a lot when they are unhappy with their parents. Parents use this a lot when they are upset with each other.
🙅 person gesturing "no"
No! Permission denied! You are rejected. Use this emoji to block, stop, and reject something or someone.
🙆 person gesturing "ok"
You are A-ok and have permission to move along. Use this emoji to agree with someone, to grant permission to something or to say “ok”
💁 person tipping hand
I have a suggestion! The person tipping hand emoji is a gesture meaning that someone is about to say something or have a conversation. It’s a positive conversation, so don’t worry, you aren't in trouble.
🙋 person raising hand
Hey look over here! Pick me! The person raising hand emoji is commonly used when someone is seeking attention, agreeing with something or asking for permission to do something.
🧏 deaf person
This is the deaf person emoji. It shows the profile of a human motioning with their right hand towards their ear and face.
🙇 bowing person
A symbol of respect. The person bowing emoji shows that someone is humbling themselves or honoring something.
🤦 facepalming
Wow! How embarrassing. Are you in disbelief that something just happened? Did something or someone make a really dumb decision? Are you frustrated or embarrassed? This is the perfect emoji for you.
🤷 shrugging
This person is shrugging to say “I don’t know,” or even, “Who cares?” Maybe they’re just judging you. They’re just not sure.
👳 person wearing turban
The person wearing turban emoji is exactly what it sounds like! Simply put, this emoji is an image of a person with short hair peeking out from beneath a white or brown turban.
👲 person with skullcap
This person with skullcap emoji shows a cute little dude wearing a Chinese hat known as a gua pi mao.
🧕 woman with headscarf
The woman with headscarf emoji shows a female person wearing a scarf as a head covering. This could be used when chatting about modesty or referring to the act of wearing a hijab.
🤵 person in tuxedo
Feeling fancy? The person wearing a tuxedo sure is! There must be a grand ball, wedding or special event nearby. The tuxedo is worn on special occasions.
👰 bride with veil
Here comes the bride all dressed in white. The person with veil emoji signifies a wedding and marriage of a couple. Love is in the air!
🤰 pregnant woman
Baby on the way! If the baby bump is moving, the pregnant mommy is glowing. She may have swollen feet, and the biggest cravings, but she’s eating for two. Now here’s the question. Are you expecting a girl or boy?
🤱 breast-feeding
Power to the nipple! A mother’s milk is the first meal for many babies. Breast milk is known to have extremely beneficial nutrients for a new born baby, but breastfeeding can also make the mom’s breast very sensitive if the milk is not pumped out or consumed by the baby immediately.
🧑‍🍼 person feeding baby
Trying to stop screaming babies? Feed them. Babies love breast milk from their mothers or milk created from a powdered formula. Babies can drink both from a bottle when they are hungry. Nannies, siblings, family members and friends can all help bottle feed a baby.
👼 baby angel
A young angelic soul. The baby angel represents all things pure, holy, and sweet. This emoji is often associated with a cherub or cupid.
🎅 santa & mrs. claus
There is no emoji that captures the spirit of Christmas better than these emojis, depicting Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Mx. Claus. During the holiday season, these Christmas characters spread joy from your emoji keyboard to children all over the world. Ho ho ho!
🧍 person standing
The person standing emoji features a regular looking person, standing upright, wearing generic clothing.
🧎 person kneeling
Down on your knees! No, you’re not being arrested… not yet, anyway. Is this person asking for forgiveness, taking a break, or praying? You decide!
🧑‍🦯 blind person with white cane
The person with white cane emoji shows a person with visual impairments using a walking stick to guide their movements. Use this emoji when speaking about how to make accommodations for people with visual disabilities.
🧑‍🦼 person in motorized wheelchair
Hold on to your hats, this person is going places fast with their motorized wheelchair!
🧑‍🦽 person in manual wheelchair
This person may have been born with disabled legs or feet or maybe they just got out of surgery, but they’ll need to push themselves forward in their manual wheelchair.
🧘 meditating in lotus position
This person in lotus position is sitting with their legs crossed in a truly zen’d out meditative pose. I hope they find their higher meaning.
🛀 person taking bath
Rub a dub dub, person taking bath emoji in the tub! This emoji depicts an individual soaking in a clawfoot bathtub bubble bath, and comes in multiple genders and skin tones.
🛌 person in bed
The person in bed emoji just is not getting up, even when their alarm goes off! Hit the snooze when you see this emoji.

Jobs

Emoji representing people who work a variety of jobs and careers.

🧑‍⚕️ doctor, nurse, health worker
Why is this emoji wearing a stethoscope? Because they are a health worker, of course. Going to the doctor? Send this emoji to let someone know.
🧑‍🎓 student graduating
Congrats Grad! Well, if you haven’t graduated yet, you are still a student. You must be really smart, because you have a highschool or college education. Are you in an Ivy League University? How studious!
🧑‍🏫 teacher
The teacher thinks they are the smartest one in the classroom, but their students usually teach them a lesson. Teachers hold the school together. Without educators school wouldn’t be possible.
🧑‍⚖️ judge
Order in the court! The judge is here to uphold the law in the courtroom and make some important decisions. The judge makes the ruling of the law, so make sure to show them some respect.
🧑‍🌾 farmer
The farmer emoji looks like they’re ready for a day working on the farm with their overalls and straw hat.
🧑‍🍳 cook
This emoji portrays a young chef holding a spoon, cooking up something delicious in the kitchen. Mmmm. Smells good.
🧑‍🔧 mechanic
If you need something fixed or are having car trouble, nobody can help you out better than the mechanic.
🧑‍🏭 factory worker
The factory worker emoji shows people of all genders and skin tones wearing welding helmets and holding blowtorches. Whether they’re welding trophies or auto parts, these are some of the hardest working emojis out there.
🧑‍💼 office worker
If you prefer to keep things professional, give the office worker emoji wearing business attire a try. The office worker emoji comes in a variety of skin tones and genders so that you can represent all your coworkers.
🧑‍🔬 scientist
The scientist emoji showcases a bust of a person, wearing a white lab coat and safety glasses, while holding a beaker or test tube filled with liquid.
🧑‍💻 technologist
This emoji shows a face peeping over a laptop. The technologist is hard at work with various backdrops, like a black screen with blue laptop, or a grey laptop.
🧑‍🎤 rock star / singer
Sing like no one is watching. Grab the mic, hit the stage, hit the high note, and out perform everyone in the karaoke bar. Singing can be music to your ears, but if your voice isn’t great, you may be asked to stop because you’re a bad singer
🧑‍🎨 artist / painter
Creativity can fill a blank canvass. A true artist may be a little different or weird, but is always inspired by the world around them or a muse. All they need is a paint brush, an easel, and maybe a french beret. Look out Picasso, that museum may have a new addition soon.
🧑‍✈️ airplane pilot
The pilot emoji wears a nifty uniform, including a tie and spiffy hat, while it takes you to a safe cruising altitude. Use it in any flight scenario, just remember to fasten your seat belt and secure your tray table!
🧑‍🚀 astronaut
“It’s a bird, it’s a plane, It’s something going to outer space.” “That rocket launch was awesome!” “I hope their space suits are working.” These may be the thoughts that go through your head when thinking about an astronaut going to the moon!
🧑‍🚒 firefighter
It’s getting hot in here, and the roof is on fire. But these fearless firefighters always race to the rescue.
👮 police officer
Stop thief! You are under arrest. A police officer is hired to serve and protect a community to keep it safe. Be careful on the road, because if you are speeding you might get pulled over by a cop. When a siren is on and the lights are flashing, you may be in trouble. Follow the law to stay out of handcuffs and out of jail.
🕵️ detective
The detective is on the hunt to find out information about someone or something. Usually, this information is not easy to find but the detective always has a way to figure it out.
💂 british foot guard
Protection fit for the queen. The guard emoji was created to keep your inbox safe from the enemy! It’s a British guard, loyal to the royals.
👷 construction worker
What’s all that noise outside? It’s a bulldozer, jackhammer, and the sound of a new building going up. You can thank the construction worker for putting in the work to build it.

Characters / Fantasy

Emoji representing non-human characters, religious figures, fantasy characters, etc.

🥷 ninja
Just as elusive as a real ninja, the ninja emoji isn’t available on all platforms. Use this trained killer in your most covert texts.
🤴 prince
His royal highness, the prince has arrived. This majestic emoji is dripping in royalty, wealth and power over a kingdom. It’s an emoji fit for a monarch. He could be next in line for the throne.
👸 princess
Beautiful, powerful, and royal, a princess could be next in line for the throne and her crown is worth lots of money. The princess will be queen one day, so bow down.
🦸 superhero
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the superhero emoji. Complete with a mask and cape, the superhero emoji is here to save the day!
🧚 fairy
The fairy emoji showcases a small, magical creature with wings and a magic wand. It also comes in a variety of skin tones, hair colors and outfits.
🧛 vampire
Careful, this emoji vants to dreenk your blood! A favorite of Halloween enthusiasts and Twilight lovers alike, the vampire emoji is the perfect way to convey your spookiest moods.
🧝 elf
Elves are teeny tiny mythical creatures with pointy ears! They could be in an enchanted forest taking care of the earth with their fairy neighbors or they could be working for Santa making toys during Christmas. Maybe it’s a seasonal gig.
🧞 genie
“I’m a genie in a bottle!” This blue spirit can grant you three wishes and make all of your dreams come true.
🧟 zombie
The zombie emoji looks like it’s in the mood for a meal with its outstretched hands, open mouth and vacant eyes. It hopes brains are on the menu.
🎅 santa & mrs. claus
There is no emoji that captures the spirit of Christmas better than these emojis, depicting Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Mx. Claus. During the holiday season, these Christmas characters spread joy from your emoji keyboard to children all over the world. Ho ho ho!
🦹 supervillain
A devious emoji, the supervillain was sent to cause chaos, destruction and take part in all things evil.
🧙 mage
The mage emoji is a wizard with a magical staff. Watch out! You don’t want to get on their bad side.
🧜 mermaid and merman
Under the sea! Mermaids and mermen are half-human and half fish. Sailors have told many tails about the lives of these underwater inhabitants. These imaginary sea creatures is known to be the true leaders of sea life and full of fantasy.

People doing activities

Emoji representing people doing assorted activities, sports, etc.

🚶 person walking
The person walking emoji depicts an individual on the move, but not quite on the run. They may be sauntering through the park, taking a leisurely walk to the coffee shop or are strolling into work just in the knick of time.
🏃 runner
The person running emoji features a person jogging at what appears to be fast speeds, as the legs are outstretched and the arms are creating a swinging motion, fists clenched tightly. Go runner emoji! You can do it! The finish line is in sight!
💃 woman dancing
Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Bachata, Mambo, or Rumba. Whatever style you prefer, it's time to get on your feet, move your body and dance! Turn on the music, shake what your mama gave ya and get the party started.
🕺 man dancing
The Man Dancing emoji features a man wearing various outfits and dancing (or should we say, grooving) in a disco-like fashion. Usually portrayed with arms and legs in mid-motion, one finger pointed to the sky.
🕴️ person in suit levitating
Watch, as I use my powers to levitate off the ground. This magical emoji is hard to believe with your eyes. This emoji is used to show the majestic powers of levitation, or floating off of the ground.
👯 people with bunny ears
Best friends forever! Let’s go do something together. The people with bunny ears is the ultimate expression of friendship, unity, partnership and joining together. The bunny ears and costumes give off a playful and friendly tone.
🧖 person in steamy room
Did someone say spa day? Or are you just in a steamy situation? Either way, this emoji works to describe both.
🧗 person climbing
The person climbing emoji shows a singular person scaling the edge of cliff using a harness. This is the perfect emoji to use when chatting about rock climbing, hiking, or when you feel like you’re on the precipice of something great.
🤺 person fencing
Time to get a little competitive. The fencing emoji is perfect for those who like battling it out with fencing swords and face guards.
🏇 horse racing
And they’re off! The horse racing emoji shows a jockey on a horse moving quickly around the track. Hope they’re who you bet on!
⛷️ skier
It’s time to hit the slopes with the skier emoji, which shows a person headed downhill on two skis. This winter sport emoji can be best used in conversations about the Olympics or when discussing cozy ski trips.
🏂 snowboarder
It’s time to shred some powder bro! Powder, is a slang term for snow, used amongst snowboarders. If you don’t have great balance or have a fear of heights, this winter action sport in the mountains may not be for you.
🏌️ person golfing
Is it a hole in one on the course? Or did you just settle for putt-putt? The person golfing emoji is ready to hit the green.
🏄 surfer
Cowabunga, dudes! This person surfing emoji is proof that anyone can harness the power of the waves. Gnarly!
🚣 boat rower
Row, row, row your boat. I hope you have some big muscles in those arms. Rowing a boat in the river with an oar may look easy, but it’s harder than it looks.
🏊 swimmer
Swimming is a beloved pastime of many. Whether you are an avid summer swimmer or an all year-round swimmer, you can show your style with this emoji.
⛹️ basketball player
This emoji depicts a person playing basketball. Use this emoji when asking someone to a quick friendly game of one on one.
🏋️ weightlifter
Do you even lift? Those with a love for fitness, weight lifting and protein shakes can probably relate to this strong emoji.
🚴 bike rider
Stay out of the bike lane, unless you are on a bike. Cyclists have some of the strongest legs in the world. Did you know cyclists in the Tour de France bike 3,470km. That’s a lot of biking. This emoji depicts a cyclist riding their bike complete with helmet and sports gear.
🚵 mountain biker
Have you ever tried off-road biking in the mountains? Thrill seekers, outdoor lovers, and adventures opt for this experience in nature. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and want a break, just take your off-road bike to the mountains.
🤸 person cartwheeling
Rumor has it, it’s impossible to frown while doing a cartwheel. This joyful emoji depicts the simple flip reminiscent of childhood happiness.
🤼 people wrestling
+2 variants
The people wrestling emoji features two people ready to compete in a wrestling match. These two wrestlers stand opposed to one another wearing singlets and waiting for the ref to blow the whistle.
- 🤼‍♂️ men wrestling
- 🤼‍♀️ women wrestling
🤽 person playing water polo
This emoji looks ready to play water polo with their torso out of the water and a ball in hand, about to throw it at a teammate.
🤾 person playing handball
This handball player looks ready for the Olympics. 🤾🏽‍♀️And no, that’s not Sporty Spice; it’s a match winning goal! ‍‍‍‍ 🤾🏿 He’s ready to ball anytime, anywhere.
🤹 person juggling
Come one, come all, come see the person juggling emoji. The person juggling emoji tosses up three or more balls at once and keeps them all in the air in an amazing feat of physics.
💆 person getting massage
Take a deep breath in and breathe out slowly. This is a relaxing emoji meant to signify a stress free feeling while getting a massage.
💇 person getting haircut
Snip, snip getting a new look or just trimming down your hair? This emoji is often used by barbers, hair stylings, and people who need hair cuts. Use this emoji to let your friends know you're heading to the barbershop or salon.

Couples / Families

Emoji representing couples and families.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 people holding hands
Are you in love, or are you just friends? The people holding hands emoji can be a symbol of romance, love, and friendship. This emoji is available is a variety of gender and skin tone combinations. The non-gendered and same-gendered versions of this emoji are a symbol of pride for the LGBTQ community. Love is Love.
💏 kiss
The Kiss emoji features two people with closed eyes and puckered lips, leaning toward each other as if about to embrace.
💑 couple with heart
Aw, how cute! This emoji shows two people with a heart between them. It can show two people in love, or that love is growing between them.
👪 family
Families come in all different shapes, sizes, and genders. The family emoji covers a wide range of family options including gay and lesbian parents. Use this emoji when talking about a happy family, or a dysfunctional one.

Skin / Hair

Modifier emoji for representing many different skin tones and hair types.

skin tones 🏻 🏼 🏽 🏾 🏿
Many people-related emoji can be represented with one of five different skin tones, ranging from light skin to dark skin, on the Fitzpatrick scale (a scale used to classify human skin color).
🦰 red hair
The Red Hair emoji features a red hairdo, sometimes including the top part of a person’s head.
🦱 curly hair
The curly hair emoji shows half of a head from the forehead up and showcases short curly textured hair. Send this emoji to all your curly haired friends to show you care.
🦳 white hair
The white hair emoji shows a person from the forehead up, and features a full head of white hair. Send this emoji to your friends on their birthdays to remind them that they are getting older.
🦲 bald
Wondering what this emoji is? You’re not alone. It’s the bald hairstyle emoji!

People Symbols

Symbols that can be used to represent people.

👣 footprints
The footprints emoji shows two bare feet prints in a dark color. You can use this emoji when talking about taking long barefoot walks on the beach and other romantic activities.
🗣️ speaking head
The speaking head emoji shows an individual in profile speaking out, with lines showing that their speech is loud. Use this emoji to yell without using caps lock.
👤 bust in silhouette
The bust in silhouette emoji shows a grey silhouette that can be used when one does not know what someone looks like. It is very similar to the generic default profile photo on social media sites.
👥 busts in silhouette
These faceless busts in silhouette show grey figures from the shoulders up. Similar to the singular bust in silhouette, these two busts can be used when speaking about two people whose identities you don’t know.
🫂 people hugging
The People Hugging emoji highlights two blue figures, hugging tightly. The facial features, as well as the clothes, are non-existent, making this image more cartoon-like.