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Couple With Heart: Woman, Woman
KUH-puhl with hahrt: WOO-muhn, WOO-muhn
Definitions
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Relationships Β· Romance
Common
Represents a romantic couple consisting of two women, symbolizing love, affection, and commitment between women in a relationship.
Used to express romantic love between women, celebrate same-sex relationships, or show support for LGBTQ+ couples.
After 5 years together, we're finally engaged! π©ββ€οΈβπ©π
Instagram post
Happy anniversary to my beautiful girlfriend! π©ββ€οΈβπ© I love you more each day.
Text message
So happy that my sister found someone who makes her happy π©ββ€οΈβπ©
Family group chat
Introduced as part of expanded LGBTQ+ representation in emoji sets, reflecting growing social acceptance of same-sex relationships.
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Identity Β· Pride
Common
Used as a symbol of lesbian or wlw (women who love women) identity and LGBTQ+ pride, often in contexts of visibility and celebration.
Frequently used during Pride month, coming out posts, or when discussing LGBTQ+ issues and representation.
Happy Pride Month to all my fellow π©ββ€οΈβπ© couples out there! Be proud of who you are!
Twitter post
Finally came out to my parents today π©ββ€οΈβπ© They were so supportive!
Social media update
Serves as a digital identity marker for lesbian and bisexual women, helping create visibility in online spaces.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduction of gender-specific couple emojis including woman-woman couples with hearts.
Growing demand for more inclusive emoji representation of diverse relationships.
2017
Usage spike following same-sex marriage legalization in Australia and other countries.
Legislative victories for LGBTQ+ rights driving celebratory online expression.
2019
Became standardized across all major platforms, ensuring consistent representation.
Tech companies responding to criticism about inconsistent LGBTQ+ emoji support.
2020
Increased usage in virtual Pride celebrations during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
Shift to online community building when in-person Pride events were canceled.
Cultural Context
The introduction of this emoji reflects broader social movements toward LGBTQ+ inclusion and recognition of diverse relationship structures in digital communication.
Part of a significant expansion of gender and sexuality representation in emoji sets, following advocacy from LGBTQ+ organizations for more inclusive digital expression.
Created using the zero-width joiner (ZWJ) sequence technology, allowing multiple Unicode characters to combine into a single visual emoji.
Often referred to colloquially as the 'lesbian couple emoji' despite technically representing any romantic relationship between two women regardless of sexual identity labels.
Younger users employ this emoji more frequently and with greater comfort than older generations, reflecting generational differences in attitudes toward LGBTQ+ visibility.
Regional Variations
Australia
Popular during Sydney Mardi Gras celebrations and in discussions about marriage equality.
United Kingdom
Commonly used on dating apps and in social media posts about relationships.
United States
Widely used across social media platforms, particularly during Pride month and for celebrating relationship milestones.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Less frequent usage, primarily for explicit LGBTQ+ visibility contexts rather than casual conversation. More common in supportive family communications.
Gen_Z: Used casually in everyday conversations about relationships and identity. Often combined with other pride symbols in TikTok and Instagram content.
Older: Limited usage, primarily by those with close LGBTQ+ family members or those actively involved in advocacy. Often used more deliberately and formally.
Millennials: Commonly used to mark relationship milestones and in dating app profiles. Frequently appears in wedding announcements and anniversary posts.
Common Combinations
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Women getting engaged or married, celebrating same-sex marriage.
Often used in engagement announcements or wedding posts by lesbian couples.
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Lesbian couple with Pride flag, expressing LGBTQ+ identity and pride.
Popular during Pride month and in LGBTQ+ advocacy contexts.
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Lesbian couple with a child, representing same-sex parents or family planning.
Used to discuss LGBTQ+ families, adoption, or surrogacy journeys.
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Lesbian couple moving in together or sharing a home.
Used in relationship milestone announcements about cohabitation.
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Lesbian couple in media or watching LGBTQ+ content together.
Used when discussing lesbian representation in film and television.
Related Emojis
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Women kissing, showing more intimate affection between women
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Male equivalent showing a couple of men with heart
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Family with two mothers, extending the relationship to parenthood
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Pride flag, often used alongside lesbian couple emojis
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Generic couple with heart, gender-neutral alternative