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The 🩵 (light blue heart) emoji might seem like another way to express love, but it actually carries different meanings depending on the context of conversation. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about this new heart emoji, including all of its possible meanings and the best ways to use it. We’ll also explain how to install the light blue heart emoji on your keyboard so you can drop it in your texts and social media posts.

Things You Should Know

  • The 🩵 (light blue heart) emoji symbolizes warmth, friendship, and casual love, so it’s often reserved for people you like in a non-romantic way.
  • If a girl sends you the 🩵 emoji, it might mean she wants to remain friends or she just prefers the color.
  • Use the 🩵 emoji to express casual affection to someone, show love to your hometown, rep your favorite sports team, or reveal that you’re having a baby boy.
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What does the 🩵 (light blue heart) emoji mean?

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  1. How.com.vn English: The 🩵 emoji represents warmth, friendship, and casual love.
    Think of it as a gentler way of expressing love and appreciation toward someone. Unlike the meanings other heart emojis, the 🩵 (light blue heart) emoji conveys casual affection, making it the perfect emoji to send to friends, acquaintances, or anyone you admire in a non-romantic way.[1] 1/21/2024
    • Since the 🩵 (light blue heart) emoji communicates warmth and calmness, it can also symbolize support for mental health awareness.
    • If a girl sends you a 🩵 (light blue heart) emoji, it might be a sign that she wants to remain friends, or she might just like light blue more than other colors.
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How to Use the 🩵 (Light Blue Heart) Emoji

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Send the 🩵 emoji to express casual affection.
    If you’re in the early stages of talking to someone or in a full-on situationship, text a 🩵 to let the other person know that you’re into them. It’s a playful yet subtle way of expressing interest, making it the perfect heart to send if you don’t have intense romantic feelings for them.
    • “Thanks for last night 🩵”
    • “LMK next time you’re around 🩵"
    • “Wanna grab dinner together? 🩵”
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Radiate calm and relaxing energy with the 🩵 emoji.
    Since light blue is tied to tranquility, 🩵 is an excellent emoji for sharing support and positive vibes. Send it to someone who’s going through a hardship, or add to a social media caption to convey that you’re in a peaceful state of mind.
    • “Wishing you lots of peace, love, and positivity 🩵✨”
    • “Sending you all my love and support during this difficult time 🩵🙏”
    • “There’s nothing better than positive affirmations to kickstart the day 🩵🔮”
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Use the 🩵 emoji to rep your home country or your favorite sports team.
    Celebrate the places and things you identify with by putting a 🩵 on your social media. While this only works if your country’s flag or team logo has light blue in it, it's the perfect emoji to share your love and pride.
    • “Messi is the GOAT🩵🇦🇷⚽”
    • “You can take the girl out of Guatemala, but you can’t take Guatemala out of the girl 🩵🇬🇹"
    • “Imagine being the Duke fan that paid $100,000 to watch UNC beat @dukebasketball💀 Let’s go rams!! 🏀🐏🩵”
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Reveal that you’re having a baby boy with the 🩵 emoji.
    When and how you share your pregnancy is a personal choice, but if you’re ready to announce it on social media, add a few 🩵 emojis to express your joy and excitement. Whether you post it as an update or attach it to a cute photo, be prepared for lots of likes and comments.
    • “11/23/24 🩵👶”
    • “So excited to announce that we’re expecting 🩵🥹”
    • “You guys can stop guessing now…It’s a BOY! 🩵🤰”
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Combos with the 🩵 (Light Blue Heart) Emoji

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  1. How.com.vn English: Pair the 🩵 with other emojis to create a fun and unique message.
    Spice up a standard text message by adding some extra emojis to the mix. Not sure what to send? Here are a few examples to help you get started:
    • 🩵📖☕🌧🎧 = Love for rainy days
    • 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵 = Transgender pride flag
    • 🩵👶🎉🎈 = Baby shower invitation
    • 🩵😌🌿🧘🕯🕊 = Peace or meditation
    • 🩵💚🎗️🧠💭 = Mental Health Awareness
    • 🩵🐐🇦🇷🙏⚽🏟️🥇 = Support for Argentina in the World Cup
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How to Get the 🩵 (Light Blue Heart) Emoji

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  1. How.com.vn English: Install the latest iOS software update to get the 🩵 emoji.
    To get the newest emojis, plug your iPhone into a charger and make sure you’re connected to a wireless network. Go to “Settings,” scroll down and hit “General,” and tap “Software Update.” Click on “Download and Install” to begin the update, and wait for your update to complete. When it’s finished downloading, you’ll have access to the light blue heart emoji![2]
    • If you don’t see the 🩵 emoji, it might mean your iPhone is an older model that doesn’t support new updates. You can always use the regular blue heart emoji to convey a similar message!
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      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Bailey Cho. Bailey Cho is an Editing Fellow at How.com.vn, based in Dallas, TX. She has over 2 years of editorial experience, with work published in student journals and lifestyle publications. Bailey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Advertising and a Minor in Business. This article has been viewed 22,956 times.
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