Raised Fist emoji meaning
People use it in protest or activism posts, to show support for a struggle, or to express motivation and strength. Common in captions like 'stay strong ✊' or 'we will win this fight ✊'. It can also show solidarity with a group or movement without extra words.
The official Unicode name for ✊️ is raised fist. It belongs to the people & body group and the fingers closed subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as clenched, fist, hand, punch, raised, solidarity.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ✊️ 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 raised fist.
- Tap ✊️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ✊️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "raised fist". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ✊️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ✊️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "raised fist" and click ✊️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ✊️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "raised fist" and double-click ✊️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
✊️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ✊️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
✊️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ✊️ |
| HTML hex | ✊️ |
CSS content | "\270A\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{270A}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u270A\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9C%8A%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :fist: |
Because ✊️ 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 raised fist emoji mean? +
A clenched fist raised upward, used to show solidarity, support, resistance, or determination to keep fighting for a cause. Its official Unicode name is "raised fist".
What does ✊ mean in protest posts? +
It signals solidarity with a cause or movement, often used to support activism, resistance, or collective struggle.
Does ✊ mean something different from 👊? +
Yes, 👊 usually represents a fist bump or greeting, while ✊ raised fist stands for solidarity, strength, or protest.
How do I get the raised fist emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "raised fist". 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 ✊️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ✊️? +
The raised fist emoji is U+270A. In HTML use ✊️.
Why does ✊️ 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 ✊️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.