Deaf woman emoji meaning

The deaf woman emoji shows a woman with one hand raised near her ear, representing deafness or hearing impairment. This emoji is often used to symbolize deaf women and to promote awareness about accessibility and inclusion in communication. It serves as a reminder to value and adapt to different ways people interact with the world, fostering a more inclusive environment where everyone can feel seen and understood.

The deaf woman emoji was approved and added in Emoji 12.0, see related proposal L2/18223