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Wondering what the heart emojis represent? While all heart emojis show love, each one is a little different. From colored hearts to double hearts and anatomical hearts, we’re here to break it all down for you. Read on so that the next time you get a text with a heart emoji or see a heart emoji on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or WhatsApp, you’ll know just what it means.
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❤️ (Red Heart) Emoji
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The ❤️ signifies true romantic love. While you can use this emoji to show that you love anyone or anything, it’s most often associated with romance and lovers.[1] X Research source
- “I love you, babe! ❤️”
- “You look amazing! ❤️😍”
💕 (Double Heart) Emoji
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The 💕 means love is in the air. Use the double heart emoji to signify mutual love between two people, usually in a romantic sense.
- “Can’t wait to see you! 💕”
- “💕 Date night with my bae 💕”
💗 (Growing Heart) Emoji
💓 (Beating Heart) Emoji
💘 (Heart with Arrow) Emoji
💝 (Heart with Ribbon) Emoji
💖 (Sparkle Heart) Emoji
💞 (Revolving Hearts) Emoji
💔 (Broken Heart) Emoji
❣️ (Heart Exclamation) Emoji
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The ❣️ depicts enthusiasm or agreement. Use this heart emoji to show that you’re excited about something or on the same page with someone.[2] X Research source
- “It’s a date! ❣️”
- “That sounds amazing ❣️”
💜 (Purple Heart) Emoji
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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! 💜”
💙 (Blue Heart) Emoji
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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! 💙”
💚 (Green Heart) Emoji
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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! 💚🏖️♻️”
💛 (Yellow Heart) Emoji
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The 💛 represents happiness and friendship. Choose this bright yellow heart to give off a kind, caring vibe.
- “Lunch with my bestie always brightens my day! 💛”
- “💛 Happy Sunday, y’all! 💛”
🧡 (Orange Heart) Emoji
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The 🧡 signifies friendship. Send the orange heart emoji to show your support for a friend.
- “You got this!! 🧡”
- “Love you, friend! 🧡”
🤍 (White Heart) Emoji
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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.
- “I can’t believe sweet Natalia is already 1 year old! I love her with my whole heart. 🤍🎈👑”
- “I’ve got your back! 🤍”
🖤 (Black Heart) Emoji
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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.”
🤎 (Brown Heart) Emoji
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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. 🤎🖤”