What does 🕉️ Om mean?
The Om symbol, the written form of a sacred syllable chanted in Hindu prayer and meditation that also holds meaning in Buddhism and Jainism. People use it for spiritual greetings, festivals such as Diwali, temple visits, and yoga or meditation practice. It conveys peace, devotion and a sense of connection. Many followers treat it with deep reverence, so it fits sincere messages best.
🕉️ Om is an emoji from the Symbols category (religious symbols), added in Emoji 0.7 in 2014. People use it in messages about Hindu and religion.
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🕉️ Om on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Om looks on each platform.
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How do I copy and paste the Om emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and 🕉️ is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone. In Slack, Discord and GitHub you can also type the shortcode :om_symbol:.
When was the Om emoji added?
🕉️ Om was added in Emoji 0.7, released in 2014. It is supported on all current versions of iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Why does 🕉️ look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Om. The underlying code (U+1F549 U+FE0F) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their device’s style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.