Person kneeling facing right emoji meaning

The person kneeling facing right emoji is a digital image that represents a person in a kneeling position, turned to face the right side. This pose often suggests actions like kneeling out of respect, prayer, reflection, or even resting on one knee. It can also signify humility, submission, or dedication depending on the context of its use. This emoji is part of the larger set of human activities and gestures in Unicode, created to reflect a wide range of body language and cultural expressions. It is available in different skin tones, as well as in gender-specific variations, such as a kneeling man or a kneeling woman. These options aim to promote diverse representation and inclusivity in digital communication. The kneeling emojis were introduced in version 12.0 of the Unicode Standard in 2019, making them relatively new compared to other emojis. They are supported by most major platforms, such as Android, iOS, and various social media sites. People often use this emoji to convey meanings associated with respect, mindfulness, or physical actions like proposing, resting, or performing certain sports techniques. Its interpretation may vary depending on the message and cultural background of the sender and recipient.

The person kneeling facing right emoji was approved and added in Emoji 15.1, see related proposal L2/23030