Hand with fingers splayed emoji meaning

An open hand: a hello, the number five, or "stop."

This splayed hand is the most general of hand signs. It can wave, show the number five or tell someone to stop.

It's a handy way to picture a number, as in "5 people."

Updated: October 30, 2026 · All emojis

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