Prayer Beads emoji meaning
Used in posts about religion, prayer, faith journeys, or spiritual reflection. Common in captions like 'praying for strength ๐ฟ' or 'faith over fear ๐ฟ'. Often paired with other religious or peaceful symbols.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฟ is prayer beads. It belongs to the objects group and the clothing subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as beads, clothing, necklace, prayer, religion.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ฟ 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 prayer beads.
- Tap ๐ฟ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ฟ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "prayer beads". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ฟ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฟ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "prayer beads" and click ๐ฟ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ฟ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "prayer beads" and double-click ๐ฟ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฟ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฟ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ฟ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 📿 |
| HTML hex | 📿 |
CSS content | "\1F4FF" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F4FF}" |
| Python | "\U0001F4FF" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%93%BF |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :prayer_beads: |
Because ๐ฟ 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 prayer beads emoji mean? +
Represents a string of prayer beads, used to reference religion, faith, spirituality, or meditation practices. Its official Unicode name is "prayer beads".
What religions use prayer beads? +
Prayer beads are used in several faiths including Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, each with their own style and purpose for the beads.
When do people send this emoji? +
People send it to express faith, ask for prayers, or share a moment of spiritual reflection or gratitude.
How do I get the prayer beads emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "prayer beads". 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 ๐ฟ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฟ? +
The prayer beads emoji is U+1F4FF. In HTML use 📿.
Why does ๐ฟ 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 ๐ฟ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.