Heart Emojis: A Complete Guide to Their Meanings (2024)

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Last Updated: May 3, 2024Fact Checked

Meanings of Different Heart Emojis

1. The ❤️ signifies true romantic love.^[1] While you can use this emoji to show that you love anyone or anything, it’s most often associated with romance and lovers.^[2]

   • “I love you, babe! ❤️”
   • “You look amazing! ❤️😍”

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1. The 💕 means love is in the air. Use the double heart emoji to signify mutual love between two people, usually in a romantic sense.^[3]

   • “Can’t wait to see you! 💕”
   • “💕 Date night with my bae 💕”

1. The 💗 is usually used to indicate falling in love. If you’ve got growing feelings of love for someone, show that with this sweet emoji.^[4]

   • “Being with you makes me so happy! 💗”
   • “I never know I could love someone this much. 💗💗”

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1. The 💓 represents intense love. You can also convey liveliness or life with this emoji that depicts a beating or vibrating heart.

   • “He said he loves me! 💓💓”
   • “I’ve never felt like this before. 💓”

1. The 💘 is reminiscent of Valentine’s Day. Do you feel like you’ve been shot with Cupid’s arrow? Let the world know with this heart emoji.^[5]

   • “Happy Valentine’s Day, Alex! 💘”
   • “You + Me 💘💘💘”

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1. The 💝 represents giving your heart to someone. This gift-wrapped heart shows that you’ve let someone into your heart. It can also signify gift-giving.

   • “Forget the key, I’m giving you my whole heart. 💝”
   • “Thank you so much for the gift! I love it! 💝✨”

1. The 💖 puts a sweet spin on love. This pretty emoji represents love and affection with a playful or sweet tone.^[6]

   • “Baking cakes with Anya today! 🎂 I love spending time with my mini-me! 💖”
   • “ 💖 Thank you for all of the birthday wishes! 💖”

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1. The 💞 show mutual understanding or overwhelming joy. If your S.O. makes you incredibly happy and you feel like soulmates, use this emoji to share your feelings.^[7]

   • “He asked me to marry him! 💞💍”
   • “Together forever 💞”

1. The 💔 represents heartbreak. Drop a broken heart emoji to convey a sense of suffering or betrayal.^[8]

   • “I’m crushed. 💔”
   • “After 2 years together, she broke up with me over text. 💔😭”

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1. The ❣️ depicts enthusiasm or agreement. Use this heart emoji to show that you’re excited about something or on the same page with someone.^[9]

   • “It’s a date! ❣️”
   • “That sounds amazing ❣️”

1. The 💜 represents compassion. Use the purple heart emoji to show that you care.

   • “I’m sorry you’re going through such a tough time. 💜”
   • “Good luck today! 💜”

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1. The 💙 indicates trust, harmony, peace, or loyalty. Pick the blue heart emoji to show love in a platonic way. Or, use it to show a sense of happiness.

   • “I’m always here for you, bro. 💙”
   • “What a great day! 💙”

1. The 💚 can represent healthy living or jealousy. Use the green heart emoji to express envy. Or, use it to represent your love for the environment or dedication to making healthy choices.

   • “Sam won the award for employee of the month. 💚”
   • “Beach cleanup this Sunday! 💚🏖️♻️”

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1. The 💛 represents happiness and friendship. Choose this bright yellow heart to give off a kind, caring vibe.^[10]

   • “Lunch with my bestie always brightens my day! 💛”
   • “💛 Happy Sunday, y’all! 💛”

1. The 🧡 signifies friendship. Send the orange heart emoji to show your support for a friend.

   • “You got this!! 🧡”
   • “Love you, friend! 🧡”

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1. The 🤍 represents pure love. Use the white heart emoji to show pure love, such as between a parent and child. The white heart also represents support or admiration.^[11]

   • “I can’t believe sweet Natalia is already 1 year old! I love her with my whole heart. 🤍🎈👑”
   • “I’ve got your back! 🤍”

1. The 🖤 can express dark humor or sorrow. Go with the black heart emoji to show off a dark sense of humor. Or, add this emoji to a message about mourning or loss.

   • “I 🖤 true crime”
   • “Missing my brother so much today. 🖤 I can’t believe he’s been gone for 5 years.”

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1. The 🤎 can represent people of color. Use the brown heart emoji to show your support for racial equality and justice.

   • “How are you celebrating Black History Month? 🤎🖤”
   • “We stand together. 🤎🖤”

1. The 💟 signifies positive emotions. This is a general heart emoji that you can use to express love or happiness in nearly any situation.

   • “Looking forward to it! 💟”
   • “I got the best news today! 💟”

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1. The ♥️ was made for the heart suit in a deck of cards. If you’re referencing a card game, this emoji is the perfect complement.

   • “You coming to poker night? ♥️♠️♦️♣️”
   • “How about a little 5-card stud? ♠️♥️”

1. The ♡ is the outline of a heart. Use this versatile emoji whenever you’re talking about something or someone you love.

   • “Fridays are my favorite! ♡”
   • “You’re the best! ♡”

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1. The 🫀refers to the heart organ. When talking about anatomy, heart health, or heart problems, use this emoji to illustrate your point.

   • “This anatomy class is so hard 🧠🫀🫁”
   • “February is Heart Health Awareness Month! 🫀”

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