๐ Heart Decoration
๐ Meaning
A stylized heart with a white center and a contrasting (usually pink or purple) border. Unlike the classic โค๏ธ, it has a more decorative appearance. It is often used on social media, in messengers, and in design as an alternative to the classic โค๏ธ.
๐ Love and affection – like other hearts, it expresses tender feelings, sympathy or romantic love.
๐ Spirituality or kindness – sometimes used in a more elevated sense, as a symbol of purity, mercy or faith.
๐ Stylish or retro shade – due to its unusual design (white heart in a pink/purple frame), it can convey nostalgia or vintage aesthetics.
๐ Support or care – in friendly correspondence means a warm attitude.
๐ Romance and tenderness – like a cute, slightly vintage analogue โค๏ธ.
๐ Friendly support – in correspondence with loved ones to express warm feelings.
Interesting Facts
- The ๐ symbol appeared in Unicode (Unicode 6.0, 2010) under the name "Heart Decoration" .
- The design is inspired by Japanese kawaii culture , where similar hearts were featured in manga, anime, and girls' products back in the 1980s and 90s.
- In Japan, it is called "decorative heart" (่ฃ ้ฃพใใผใ) and is often used in the "Lolita" and "Fruits" styles.
- In Japan, ๐ is sometimes used instead of โค๏ธ to avoid associations with blood (traditionally, โค๏ธ symbolizes passion rather than tenderness).
- Popular in K-pop – Korean idols (e.g. BTS, Blackpink) use this emoji on social media to communicate with fans.
- Gender Neutrality – Unlike ๐ (pink heart), ๐ is less often associated with a purely "girly" aesthetic.
- Vintage Chic and Retro and Pop Culture – In the 2020s, it was loved for its nostalgic retro look, similar to 90s stickers.
- Reminds me of the 80s and 90s style , cartoons like Sailor Moon or Hello Kitty .
- Fashion and design – it is used in prints on clothing, postcards, and jewelry.
Where else is it found?
- In games: Animal Crossing, Pokémon (for example, Pokéballs with hearts).
- In anime: Cardcaptor Sakura, Tokyo Mew Mew.
- In logos: Japanese brands (Sanrio, San-X) often use similar hearts.
The best combinations ๐ and their meanings
With emoji of spirituality and kindness
๐ + ๐ — Prayer, gratitude, spiritual love
- "Praying for your recovery ๐๐"
๐ + โฎ๏ธ / โฏ๏ธ — Peace, harmony, spiritual balance
- "I wish you peace of mind โฎ๏ธ๐"
๐ + โจ — Spiritual beauty, radiance of kindness
- "Your soul is so beautiful โจ๐"
With emojis of friendship and support
๐ + ๐ค — Warm hugs, care
- "Hugs during this difficult time ๐ค๐"
๐ + ๐ธ — Tender friendship, spring freshness of feelings
- "Thank you for being in my life ๐ธ๐"
๐ + ๐ญ — Spiritual connection between friends
- "Our friendship is a gift ๐ญ๐"
With emojis of aesthetics and style
๐ + ๐ — Cute, elegant design
- "This dress is a dream! ๐๐"
๐ + ๐ซ — Refined beauty
- "Your taste is impeccable ๐ซ๐"
๐ + ๐ฟ — Spiritual accessory, symbol of faith
- "This amulet protects me ๐ฟ๐"
With other "heart" emojis
๐ + โค๏ธ — Union of spiritual and earthly love
- "I love you with all my soul and heart โค๏ธ๐"
๐ + ๐ — A selfless gift, a gift from the heart
- "This gift is from the heart ๐๐"
๐ + ๐ค — Purity of thoughts, innocent love
- "My feelings for you are so pure ๐ค๐"
Interesting combinations for different situations
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For support: >๐ + ๐คฒ + ๐ผ (Spiritual support and good wishes)
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For gratitude: ๐ + ๐โ๏ธ + ๐ท (Deep gratitude from the bottom of my heart)
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To compliment: ๐ + ๐ + ๐ (You are a spiritual beauty)
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For a friendly message: ๐ + ๐๏ธ + โ๏ธ (Wishing you peace and light)
What to consider
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๐ rarely pairs with passionate emojis like ๐ฅ or with sexual innuendos
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It is not used to express anger, disappointment or jealousy.
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His element is bright, pure and sublime feelings.
The emoji ๐ is a tool for expressing the purest and most sincere feelings. When combined with other symbols, it helps create an atmosphere of spirituality, tenderness, and true, unconditional love.
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