Love-you gesture emoji meaning

The love-you gesture emoji shows a hand where the thumb, index finger, and pinky are extended, while the middle and ring fingers are folded down toward the palm. This gesture comes from American Sign Language (ASL) and is a shorthand way of saying "I love you." It combines the ASL signs for the letters I, L, and Y, making it a simple and meaningful expression of affection and care. This emoji is often used to share feelings of love, support, or positive energy. People may send it to friends, family members, or partners as a way to express connection and heartfelt emotions without needing words. It's a versatile symbol that fits in conversations about love, appreciation, or even encouragement. Its friendly and uplifting message has made it a popular choice for spreading kindness and unity.

The love-you gesture emoji is also known as I Love You Emoji, ILY Emoji.

The love-you gesture emoji was approved in Unicode 10.0 and added in Emoji 5.0, see related proposal L2/16308