Leftwards hand

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About the 🫲 Leftwards hand emoji

The 🫲 Leftwards hand emoji is part of the People & Body category and the extras group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :leftwards_hand:, :hand:, and :left: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Leftwards hand (Unicode codepoint U+1FAF2) a people & body emoji called Leftwards hand.. 🫲, formally named "leftwards hand", carries U+1FAF2 as its codepoint sequence. Body-and-gesture emojis like 🫲 are perfect for narrating actions: greeting, pointing, applauding, working. 🫲 occupies codepoint U+1FAF2 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 14.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 15.4. Typing `:leftwards_hand:` or `:hand:` or `:left:` in chat apps usually expands to 🫲. The glyph renders mostly in yellow, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside hand, left, and leftward emojis. Hit copy and 🫲 is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

When to use 🫲 Leftwards hand

• Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
• Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
• Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

• Pair 🫲 with hand-themed, left-themed, and leftward-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
• Lead a caption with 🫲 for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the 🫲 Leftwards hand emoji

1. 1Open the emoji page. Visit the Leftwards hand emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
2. 2Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The 🫲 character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
3. 3Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the 🫲 Leftwards hand emoji mean?

🫲, formally named "leftwards hand", carries U+1FAF2 as its codepoint sequence. Body-and-gesture emojis like 🫲 are perfect for narrating actions: greeting, pointing, applauding, working. 🫲 occupies codepoint U+1FAF2 in the Unicode emoji block. Coverage started with Unicode 14.0; iOS adopted the glyph in 15.4. Typing `:leftwards_hand:` or `:hand:` or `:left:` in chat apps usually expands to 🫲. The glyph renders mostly in yellow, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside hand, left, and leftward emojis. Hit copy and 🫲 is yours; paste it anywhere text input is allowed.

What is the Unicode codepoint for Leftwards hand?

The 🫲 Leftwards hand emoji is encoded as U+1FAF2 (hex 1FAF2). It belongs to the Extras group inside People & Body.

How do I copy the 🫲 emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The 🫲 character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Leftwards hand have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :leftwards_hand:, :hand:, :left:, and :leftward:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the 🫲 emoji automatically.