The emoji with the unicode 1F91A 1F3FD is a combination of two unicode symbols. The first part 1F91A represents the
Raised Back of Hand emoji, which depicts a hand with the back part facing forward. The second part 1F3FD is a modifier that represents the Medium Skin Tone variant. Therefore, the combined emoji 1F91A 1F3FD represents a Raised Back of Hand with a Medium Skin Tone.
The primary and most common use of this emoji is to represent a greeting or a wave goodbye. It can also be used to show a stop sign or to express rejection or denial. In the context of social media, it is often used as a reaction to show agreement or acknowledgment, or to indicate that someone is raising their hand to ask a question or make a point.
Beyond its primary uses, the Raised Back of Hand emoji can be used to represent positive sentiments such as openness, honesty, and transparency, as the gesture of showing the back of one's hand is often associated with these qualities. It can also be used to show affiliation with certain groups or movements that use this hand gesture as a symbol.
While the Raised Back of Hand emoji is not among the most popular emojis, it has a unique cultural significance as it represents a universal human gesture that transcends language barriers. The addition of the Medium Skin Tone modifier increases its inclusivity, allowing users of different ethnicities to represent themselves more accurately.
Related emojis include other hand gesture emojis such as the
Waving Hand (👋),
Raised Hand (✋), and
OK Hand (👌), as well as other skin tone variants of the Raised Back of Hand emoji. These emojis share similar meanings of greeting, acknowledgment, or expression of certain sentiments.
In specific apps or communities, the Raised Back of Hand emoji can have unique associations. For example, in some online gaming communities, it might be used to indicate a player's readiness or agreement to start a game. On platforms like Snapchat or Instagram, it can be used in stories or captions to add a playful or casual tone.