Raising Hands emoji meaning
People use it to celebrate wins, give praise, or hype someone up in replies and comments. Common in messages like 'we got the grant! π' or 'you did it πππ'. It is also used to say thanks or show relief that something is finally done.
The official Unicode name for π is raising hands. It belongs to the people & body group and the hands subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as celebration, gesture, hand, hands, hooray, praise, raised, raising.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 Β· 2010, 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 raising hands.
- 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 "raising hands". 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 "raising hands" 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 "raising hands" 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 | "\1F64C" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F64C}" |
| Python | "\U0001F64C" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%99%8C |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :raised_hands: |
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 raising hands emoji mean? +
Two hands raised up, used to show celebration, praise, excitement, or triumphant 'hooray' about something good. Its official Unicode name is "raising hands".
Does π mean praying? +
No, that is usually π. π shows hands raised in celebration, not palms pressed together for prayer.
Is π used for thank you? +
Yes, people often use it to express gratitude or relief, like 'thanks so much π' or 'finally done π'.
How do I get the raising hands emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "raising hands". 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 raising hands emoji is U+1F64C. 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.