Love-You Gesture emoji meaning
People send it to express love, affection, or support for friends, family, or fans. It is common in sign-offs and captions like 'love you guys π€' or 'thanks for the support π€'.
The official Unicode name for π€ is love-you gesture. It belongs to the people & body group and the hand signs subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as fingers, gesture, hand, ily, love, love-you, three, you.
It was added in Emoji 5, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get π€ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type love-you gesture.
- Tap π€ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get π€ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "love-you gesture". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π€ from this page and paste it.
How to type π€ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "love-you gesture" and click π€.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π€ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "love-you gesture" and double-click π€. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π€ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π€ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
π€ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🤟 |
| HTML hex | 🤟 |
CSS content | "\1F91F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F91F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F91F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A4%9F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :love_you_gesture: |
Because π€ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the love-you gesture emoji mean? +
A hand showing the pinky, index finger, and thumb extended, forming the 'I love you' sign in American Sign Language. Its official Unicode name is "love-you gesture".
Is π€ the same as the rock on sign π€? +
No, π€ (horns) only extends the index and pinky fingers, while π€ adds the thumb to form the ASL sign for 'I love you'.
Is π€ romantic or just friendly? +
It usually expresses platonic love, support, or appreciation, though it can be romantic depending on who sends it and the context.
How do I get the love-you gesture emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "love-you gesture". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy π€ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π€? +
The love-you gesture emoji is U+1F91F. In HTML use 🤟.
Why does π€ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so π€ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.