Hands & Gestures
Hi Emoji: Waving Hand 👋
The waving hand (👋) means hi or bye.
Waving hand
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Hi Emoji: Copy and Paste
Meaning
What the Hi Emoji Means
The waving hand (👋) means hi or bye.
Emoji meanings depend on context. The same symbol can be sincere with a friend and sarcastic in a group chat, so read the room before you send it.
Technical Details
| Name | Waving hand |
|---|---|
| Code Points | U+1F44B |
| Shortcode | :wave: |
| HTML Entity | 👋 |
| Emoji Version | 0.6 |
| Category | People & Body |
On Any Device
How to Type the Hi Emoji
iPhone & iPad
Copy it here, then long press a text field and tap Paste. Or tap 🌐 on the keyboard and search the emoji keyboard.
Android
Copy it here, then long press and tap Paste. On Gboard, tap ☺ and use the search bar.
Windows
Press Windows + . (period) to open the emoji panel, or copy it here and paste with Ctrl+V.
Mac
Press Control + ⌘ + Space to open Character Viewer, or copy it here and paste with ⌘V.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I copy and paste the Hi Emoji?
Click 👋 (or any item above) and it is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, ⌘V on Mac, or a long press and Paste on your phone. Use “Copy All” to copy the whole set at once.
What does the hi emoji mean?
The waving hand (👋) means hi or bye.
What is the official name of 👋?
Unicode calls 👋 “Waving hand”. People also search for it as “hi emoji”. Its shortcode is :wave:.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for 👋?
There is no single key for it. On Windows, press Windows + . (period) and search “waving hand”. On a Mac, press Control + ⌘ + Space and search the same name. On phones, search the emoji keyboard, or copy it from this page.
Does 👋 work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. 👋 has been part of the emoji standard since 2010, so it works on virtually every iPhone, Android phone, Windows PC, and Mac.
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