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Hidden meaning behind all of the heart emojis explained so you don't send the wrong one today

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Published 15:59 14 Feb 2026 GMT

Hidden meaning behind all of the heart emojis explained so you don't send the wrong one today

The meanings of all 36 emojis have been listed

Britt Jones

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Valentine’s Day is here, and when it comes to showing love via text-speak, there are so many different heart emojis to choose from. Instead of making a blunder, here’s all their different meanings.

From the triple pink hearts to the beating red one, choosing the right heart can feel like a minefield.

For example, do I send my brother a blue heart or a red one for his positive life update?

Do I send my nan the heart letter to thank her for her well wishes, or is there a better alternative?

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Forget about the confusion, because all 36 of the heart emojis have been deciphered and their meanings revealed.

According to the Daily Mail, there are so many different meanings for the emoji type that you’re going to want to know about it, so you can text your Valentine’s in peace.

Don't get it wrong (Getty Stock Images)
Don't get it wrong (Getty Stock Images)

What do the face heart emojis mean?

Do you know what? Let’s not even mess about- it’s time to get into it.

There are so many face heart emoji’s that we’re going to start there.

Smiling face with heart eyes

Per the outlet, this one symbolises the overwhelming feelings of happiness to the person you’re texting.

Wedding emoji

Someone is getting married

Kiss

This one is a no-brainer

Smiling cat with heart eyes

This emoji shows gratitude for a friendly service

Couple with heart

This is a loved-up couple who are happy together

Smiling face with hearts

This face shows appreciation for special moments

Face blowing a kiss

This is a flirtatious signal

Heart hands

Again, more of a gratitude symbol or appreciative message to a loved one

There are 36 different emojis to choose from (Getty Stock Images)
There are 36 different emojis to choose from (Getty Stock Images)

What do the coloured heart emojis mean?

Don’t be fooled into thinking all hearts are the same, because they’re not.

Red heart

Deep feelings and intimacy

Sparkling heart

You’ve been doted on

Blue heart

Friendship, loyalty and faithfulness

Light blue heart

Companionship and gratitude

Green heart

Friendship and solidarity... or even jealousy

Yellow heart

Friendship

Purple heart

Flexing your wealth or style

Black heart

Grief, sadness, or dark humour

Heart with ribbon

Giving someone your love

Orange heart

Besties for ever

White heart

Purity and innocence

Brown heart

Comfort

Pink heart

Friendships between women

Grey heart

Neutral affection

The meanings have been revealed (Getty Stock Images)
The meanings have been revealed (Getty Stock Images)

What do the emotive heart emojis mean?

Yes...there’s still more.

Heart with arrow

Cupid's arrow hit you and now you’re in love

Beating heart

Baby news!

Broken heart

Sadness or heart break

Two hearts

Affection or friendships between women

Growing heart

Growing feelings

Revolving hearts

Someone is trying to win your love

Heart decoration

Love and affection

Love hotel

A sneaky affair

Heart suit

Take the opportunity in love

Love letter

Set the date

Anatomical heart

Health

Heart exclamation

Excited about someone or something

Mending heart

Healing from grief or sorrow

Heart on fire

Passion, baby

Okay, so those are all the meanings.

Happy texting!

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock

Topics: Sex and Relationships, Technology, Dating trends

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