beating heart Emoji
💓 · U+1F493 · Emoji 0.6
What does the beating heart emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Unlike its literal meaning of a heart that is beating, the beating heart emoji is often used figuratively to express admiration, adoration, or being smitten with someone or something, and in slang, it is used to convey strong emotions like excitement or love, with the intensity of the emotion implied by the beating or pulsing heart, and it can also symbolize infatuation or crush, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the traditional heart symbol, and its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but it is most commonly associated with strong positive emotions, and it is also used to express gratitude or appreciation, and in some cases, it is used to add a touch of whimsy or playfulness to a message, and its versatility has made it a popular choice for expressing a range of emotions, from romantic love to enthusiasm and excitement, and it is often used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a message, and its meaning can be influenced by the surrounding text and the relationship between the sender and the recipient, and it can be used to convey a sense of sincerity or authenticity, and it is a popular choice for expressing emotions in a way that is both subtle and powerful, and its meaning can be nuanced and context-dependent, and it is often used in combination with other emojis to convey a more complex emotion or message, and it is a versatile and expressive symbol that can be used in a variety of ways, and its meaning can vary depending on the cultural context and the individual using it, and it is a popular choice for expressing emotions in a way that is both personal and universal, and it is often used to add a touch of elegance or sophistication to a message, and its meaning can be influenced by the tone and language used in the surrounding text, and it is a powerful symbol that can be used to convey a range of emotions and ideas, and it is often used to express strong feelings or emotions, and it is a popular choice for expressing love, admiration, or appreciation, and it is a versatile and expressive
How to copy the beating heart emoji
To use the beating heart emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F493), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
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beating heart Emoji Details
| Emoji | 💓 |
| Name | beating heart |
| Category | Smileys & Emotion |
| Codepoints | U+1F493 |
| Shortcode | :beating_heart: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
beating heart Emoji FAQ
Unlike its literal meaning of a heart that is beating, the beating heart emoji is often used figuratively to express admiration, adoration, or being smitten with someone or something, and in slang, it is used to convey strong emotions like excitement or love, with the intensity of the emotion implied by the beating or pulsing heart, and it can also symbolize infatuation or crush, adding a deeper layer of meaning to the traditional heart symbol, and its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but it is most commonly associated with strong positive emotions, and it is also used to express gratitude or appreciation, and in some cases, it is used to add a touch of whimsy or playfulness to a message, and its versatility has made it a popular choice for expressing a range of emotions, from romantic love to enthusiasm and excitement, and it is often used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a message, and its meaning can be influenced by the surrounding text and the relationship between the sender and the recipient, and it can be used to convey a sense of sincerity or authenticity, and it is a popular choice for expressing emotions in a way that is both subtle and powerful, and its meaning can be nuanced and context-dependent, and it is often used in combination with other emojis to convey a more complex emotion or message, and it is a versatile and expressive symbol that can be used in a variety of ways, and its meaning can vary depending on the cultural context and the individual using it, and it is a popular choice for expressing emotions in a way that is both personal and universal, and it is often used to add a touch of elegance or sophistication to a message, and its meaning can be influenced by the tone and language used in the surrounding text, and it is a powerful symbol that can be used to convey a range of emotions and ideas, and it is often used to express strong feelings or emotions, and it is a popular choice for expressing love, admiration, or appreciation, and it is a versatile and expressive
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste 💓 wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F493, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :beating_heart:.
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