Red heart ❤️ Love

❤️

One of the most popular and oldest symbols in digital communication. It appeared in Japanese mobile phones in the 1990s. This emoji is universal and suitable for almost any occasion where you need to express warm feelings.

❤️ Meaning

Symbolizes Love (romantic, family, friendly), Sympathy and affection, Happiness and positive emotions, Support (for example, in social networks with hashtags like #LoveIsLove), Gratitude (at the end of the message).

They are used in personal correspondence (confessions of love, compliments), in social networks (likes, comments, stories), in advertising (to convey warm emotions), in holiday greetings (Valentine's Day, weddings).

Sometimes used in a medical context (but the official heart symbol in medicine is 💓).
When combined with other emoji, it can change its meaning:
❤️+🔥=❤️‍🔥 — passion, "hot heart"
❤️+🩹=💔 — "broken heart"

Popular instead of the verb to love, both on souvenirs and in correspondence: I ❤️ Russia, I ❤️ Nice, I ❤️ Paris, I ❤️ You, I ❤️ 🍦

In Western culture, ❤️ is a symbol of love and romance.
In Asia (e.g. Japan), it can mean friendly affection.
In politics and activism, it is used for support.

❤️ Interesting facts about the red heart

It's not a heart from an anatomical perspective. The familiar ❤️ shape is actually highly stylized and bears little resemblance to a real human heart. There's a theory that this shape originated from images of ivy leaves or the silhouette of female buttocks in ancient art.
Historical symbol. The first heart symbol similar to the modern one appeared on ancient Greek coins around the 6th-5th centuries BC.
Color matters. Red is the color associated with passion, life, and blood. Although hearts of all colors now exist, ❤️ remains iconic and the most powerful in its emotional impact.
A "like" in its purest form. Before the "like" button appeared on social media, the ❤️ was the universal symbol of approval and sympathy in chats and forums.
The I❤️NY business card. One of the most famous logos in the world, created in 1977, uses this very symbol. It helped boost tourism in New York City and became a cultural phenomenon.

❤️ Combination with other emojis: Entire stories in one message

The emoji ❤️ is a true superstar in the world of digital communication, and it has many interesting facets, especially when combined with other symbols. Combining ❤️ with other emoji is an art form that allows you to convey subtle nuances of feelings and situations.

1. 💖 Increased love and admiration

These combinations express strong, positive emotion.

❤️🔥 (Fiery heart) / ❤️✨ — Fiery passion, strong love, “I’m burning with love.”
- "Your gift is amazing! ❤️🔥"
❤️😂 — Laughter from happiness, “I love and laugh.”
- "This is the funniest thing I've ever seen! ❤️😂"
❤️🥰 — Tender love, affection, adoration.
- "You make me so happy! ❤️🥰"
❤️💐 — Love and gratitude, congratulations with love.
- "Happy birthday, my dear! ❤️💐"
❤️🌟 — “You are my star,” admiration and pride.
- "You did a fantastic job defending your thesis! ❤️🌟"

2. 💔 Expression of sadness and support

The opposite side is combinations that speak of pain and sympathy.

❤️🩹 (Heart patch) - Healing of emotional wounds, support in difficult times.
- "I know how much pain you're in. I'm with you. ❤️🩹"
❤️😢 / ❤️😭 — Sad love, sympathy, tears due to a touching or sad event.
- This movie broke my heart. ❤️😭
💔😔 - A classic combination for heartbreak and sadness.

3. 🤝 Friendship and gratitude

Not all love is romantic.

❤️🤝 — Friendly support, “thanks, buddy.”
- "Thank you for helping me in difficult times! ❤️🤝"
❤️🙏 — Sincere gratitude, often with a touch of respect.
- "Thank you so much for your help! ❤️🙏"
❤️✌️ — Peace, love and positivity (a reference to hippie culture).
- Peace and love to everyone! ❤️✌️

4. 🎉 Holiday and congratulations

❤️🎂 — Love and happy birthday.
❤️🎉 — Love and celebration. "I love you, have fun!"
❤️🎁 — “Love is a gift” or “I love your gift.”

5. ✈️ Travel and dreams

❤️✈️ — Love of travel or longing for a person who is far away.
- "I miss you and can't wait to see you! ❤️✈️"
❤️🌎 — Love for our planet, global love.
❤️🏠 — Love for home, for family.

6. 🍕👯‍♂️ Interests and hobbies

It all depends on the context! Combine ❤️ with your hobby emoji.

❤️🍕 — I love pizza!
❤️🎵 — Love of music.
❤️🐱 — Love for cats.
❤️📚 — Love of reading.
❤️⚽ — I love football.

Context is everything! The same combination (for example, ❤️😭) can mean either happy tears or sad tears, depending on the situation and previous messages. Use these combinations to make your messages more vibrant and emotionally charged.