Raised fist

Raised fist emoji meaning

The raised fist emoji shows a hand in a fist position, with all the fingers tucked into the palm and the thumb resting over them. This symbol is widely recognized as a sign of unity, strength, and resilience. It is commonly used to express support for a cause, solidarity with a group or movement, or resistance against injustice. Beyond these meanings, the raised fist can also symbolize personal empowerment, courage, and encouragement to stay strong in challenging times. Its history and usage are deeply connected to social movements and moments of collective action, making it a powerful and meaningful symbol.

The raised fist emoji is also known as Fist Emoji.

The raised fist emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026