Two Hearts Emoji 💕
Meaning
Love is in the air; affection between two people.
This emoji shows two hearts next to each other. It means you feel love or affection for someone.
The image shows two pink hearts, one slightly larger and positioned in front of the other.
People use this emoji to show they feel a special connection or shared affection with someone else.
What Two Hearts Means in a Text
The same emoji can land very differently depending on who receives it. Here is how 💕 usually reads in each situation.
| Who you send it to | How it reads |
|---|---|
| New crush | budding romantic interest |
| Long-term partner | continued affection and connection |
| Friend | deep platonic love or appreciation |
| Family | loving bond and warmth |
Good times to send it
- A new crush you're getting to know.
- Your boyfriend, girlfriend, or partner.
- A very close friend or family member you cherish.
When to think twice
- In serious or professional messages.
- When someone is sharing bad news.
Popular Two Hearts Combinations
Pairing emojis changes the message. These combinations are the most common ones people use.
- 💕✨ = spark of new love
- 💕👫 = shared connection between two people
- 💕💖 = extra special or sweet affection
Example messages
Had such a fun time tonight! 💕
Thinking of you, sweetie 💕
Where Two Hearts Came From
This emoji appeared in 2010 as part of Unicode 6.0. Its meaning has stayed consistent, showing love or affection between two people.
How it looks on different phones
On Apple, the two hearts are slightly overlapping and appear glossy. Google's version has less overlap and a flatter look. Samsung shows two distinct hearts with clear outlines, sometimes more cartoon-like. Twitter/X often features a design similar to Apple, but with less shine.
Easy to mix up with
- 💞 People might confuse it with Revolving Hearts because both show two hearts, but Revolving Hearts suggests movement or mutual affection.
Who Reads It Differently
Younger people might use this emoji more casually among friends. Older generations might save it for more intimate or romantic messages. Its meaning mostly stays the same across groups: affection.
Unwritten rules
- DO use for romantic feelings or close platonic affection.
- DON'T use for sad or serious news, it is too cheerful.
- DO use to show warm feelings towards someone you care about.
More ways people use it
So happy for you two! 💕
Thinking of you! 💕 Send me updates soon.
Just wanted to say I love our friendship 💕
Dinner was amazing tonight. 💕 So glad we went.
How to Type Two Hearts
You do not have to copy and paste every time. Every emoji has its own code, and most devices let you type one directly.
- On Windows: press Win + . (the full stop key) to open the emoji picker, then search for Two Hearts.
- On Mac: press Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for Two Hearts.
- On iPhone or Android: tap the smiley on your keyboard and use the search box.
- In Slack or Discord: type the shortcode :two_hearts:.
Technical details
| Emoji | 💕 |
| Unicode code point | U+1F495 |
| Official Unicode name | Two Hearts |
| Shortcode | :two_hearts: |
Where to Go Next
revolving hearts emoji — The same pair of hearts, set spinning around each other.. heart decoration emoji — The ornamental cousin, for when affection is more decoration than declaration..
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