What Does the 💜😈 Purple Emoji Mean?

Co-authored by Janice Tieperman Reviewed by Anyah Le Gilmore-Jones

Last Updated: August 9, 2024 References

From the 💜 (purple heart) and 🟣 (purple circle) to the 😈 (devil) and 👿 (imp), there’s definitely no shortage of purple emojis out there. But what exactly do all of these purple pixels represent? We’ll be taking a deep dive into all of the purple emojis out there, so you can decide if you want to include them in your future texts and social media posts.

Purple Emoji Meaning

The 💜 (purple heart) emoji symbolizes a caring and empathetic vibe, while the 😈 (devil) emoji represents more mischievous and flirty themes. Meanwhile, the 👿 (imp) emoji carries a more negative tone, and implies that the user is in a bad mood.

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What does the 💜 (purple heart) emoji mean?

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The 💜 emoji represents a general sense of caring and compassion. Some emoji enthusiasts find the 💜 to be empathetic and non-romantic when compared to its other colorful counterparts. Ultimately, it’s up to you and your own personal preferences—but you should be safe sprinkling this into your everyday messages!^{[1]
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- “Hope you have a good day today 💜”
- “So proud of you 💜”
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The 💜 emoji can also symbolize attraction and sensuality. Some people swear that 💜 emoji is perfect for flirting and booty calls. While it ultimately depends on the context of your text chat, this emoji could be worth a try if you’re chatting with your crush or SO.^{[2]
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- “I’ve been thinking of you all day 💜”
- “Soooo excited for this weekend 💜💜”
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The 💜 is frequently used by BTS fans. The fandom for the K-Pop band Bangtan Sonyeondan (AKA BTS) is one of the biggest communities out there, so it’s no surprise that they’d claim an emoji for their beloved band. If you spot some BTS-related content on your social media feeds, there’s a good chance you’ll see the 💜 emoji, too.^{[3]
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- “Just got tickets to a BTS concert 💜😍”

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What do the 😈 (devil) and 👿 (imp) emojis mean?

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The 😈 implies a sense of mischievousness. Hoping to pull one over on your friend? The 😈 emoji is a great way to summon plenty of fun, chaotic, and mischievous energy into your next text or social media post.^{[4]
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- “You’ll never guess what I just did 😈”
- “Don’t look now 😈”
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The 😈 emoji can also represent playful flirtiness. There are plenty of flirty emojis out there, but few are quite as effective as the classic 😈 emoji. Drop the smiling devil whenever you’re hoping to get spicy with your partner or test the waters with your romantic interest.
- You: “If I beat you at this game, will you go out with me?”
  Them: “Perhaps 😈”
- “Wanna guess who’s on my mind rn? 😈”
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The 👿 emoji symbolizes a seriously bad mood. Feeling really sad, irritated, or angry? The 👿 emoji has got you covered. This symbol is a quick, easy way to let someone know that you’re not in the mood for any BS.^{[5]
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- “Really not in the mood to talk about this rn 👿”
- “Too upset to talk, sorry 👿”

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How to Use the 💜 (Purple Heart) Emoji

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Drop a 💜 to let someone know you care. The 💜 emoji works for just about any occasion and is a great way to spread the love to friends, family members, co-workers, and acquaintances. Try sprinkling one into your next text!
- “Saw your tweet—so sorry to hear about what’s happening. Sending you support 💜”
- “Friendly reminder that I love you lots! 💜”
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Send a 💜 to someone you’re interested in. Hoping to take things to the next level with a special someone in your life? A few 💜💜 emojis can get your message across in a flirty, suggestive tone.
- “You doing anything tonight? 👀💜”
- “Feeling a little lonely…wanna keep me company? 💜”
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Show your support for BTS with the 💜 emoji. Jamming out to your favorite BTS album? Share the love with a message of support, along with a 💜 emoji.
- “My drive to work would be unbearable without BTS 💜”
- “Absolutely losing my mind over the latest BTS album 💜”

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How to Use the 😈 (Devil) and 👿 (Imp) Emojis

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Let someone know you’re up to no good with the 😈 emoji. Whether you’re gearing up for a prank or just being mischievous, the 😈 emoji is a great way to set a playful tone in just about any conversation.
- “On April Fool’s Day, I’m gonna stick my brother’s toothbrush in the freezer 😈”
- “He won’t even know what hit him 😈”
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Shoot over a 😈 to tell your partner you’re in a spicy mood. The 😈 emoji is totally perfect for flirting, and is a great way to turn up the heat with your partner or special someone.
- “Can’t stop thinking about you 😈”
- “You’re not ready for tonight 😈”
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Unleash the bad vibes with a well-placed 👿. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? The 👿 emoji is the perfect way to remind your friends, acquaintances, and everybody in between that you aren’t to be trifled with.
- “Someone cut me off on my way to work… 👿”
- “Really not in the mood dude 👿”

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What do the purple emojis mean on Snapchat?

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The purple emojis represent a user’s zodiac sign and birthday. Anyone who includes their birthday in their Snapchat profile gets a corresponding zodiac symbol emoji that lines up with their birthdate.^{[6]
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- ♈: Aries (March 21 - April 20)
- ♉: Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
- ♊: Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
- ♋: Cancer (June 22 - July 22)
- ♌: Leo (July 23 - August 22)
- ♍: Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
- ♎: Libra (September 23 - October 22)
- ♏: Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
- ♐: Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
- ♑: Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
- ♒: Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
- ♓: Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

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Religious Purple Emojis

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The 🛐 emoji represents any spiritual place of worship. People from all faith backgrounds can use this emoji to describe their religious activities.^{[7]
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- “Sorry, can’t talk now! I’m in 🛐”
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The ✝️ emoji stands for Christianity. Also known as the “Latin Cross,” this symbol universally represents Christianity. If you spot this on someone’s social media profile or post, they probably identify as a Christian.
- The ☦️ emoji is an alternative to the Latin cross. While still attached to Christianity, it represents the Eastern Orthodox Church specifically.^{[8]
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Judaism is represented by ✡️. The ✡️ emoji includes a Star of David, which is a symbol traditionally associated with Judaism. People of the Jewish faith may use this emoji to showcase their spirituality online.
- The 🕎 emoji symbolizes a menorah for Hanukkah, which is an important holiday on the Jewish calendar.
The star and crescent is widely associated with the religion of Islam, and is often used by people identifying as Muslim.
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The 🕉️ emoji symbolizes Hinduism. The symbol on this emoji is actually the Sanskrit letter for Om, which represents a sense of oneness in the Hindu religion. If you notice this emoji in someone’s social media profile, it’s safe to assume that they identify as someone of Hindu faith.
- The 🔯 emoji is also connected with Hinduism, since the symbol pays homage to rangoli, an Indian art form.
Also known as the wheel of Dharma, this symbol encapsulates the sense of self-reflection and growth that defines the Buddhist faith. People who use this emoji likely identify as Buddhist themselves.
Traditional Chinese faiths like Taoism and Confucianism revolve around a belief in the duality and interconnectedness of life, which is easily visualized with the classic yin-yang symbol. People who use this emoji may identify with a specific Chinese faith, or they might just be using the yin-yang symbol aesthetically. It all depends on context!
On its own, the interconnected ovals typically represent the subject of science. However, since it’s colored purple like the other religious emojis, some believe that the scientific symbol represents atheism, or the belief that God doesn’t exist.

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Miscellaneous Purple Emojis

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The ☮️ emoji is a universal symbol for peace. While part of the religious emojis, the peace sign hardly carries the same spiritual weight as its purple neighbors. The peace sign stands for…well, peace, rather than a specific belief system.
- “Hoping for world peace someday ☮️”
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The 🟪 emoji can stand for wealth, mysticism, and Snapchat video messages. A lot of people attribute the color purple with money and affluence, making it a great emoji for more material social media posts and texts. Other people associate the color purple with mysticism and use the emoji for more contemplative messages. Naturally, some people just take the emoji at face value and use it to represent a Snapchat video message notification.^{[9]
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- “Check out my new ride 🏎🟪”
- “Are we really alone in the universe? 🟪”
- “Open up your Snap!!! 🟪🟪”
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The 🟣 emoji often symbolizes a sense of calm or luxury. Light purple is a pretty chill color and is a great way to emphasize messages or captions about rest and relaxation. The color purple is also associated with royalty, which makes the 🟣 emoji a great accent to more luxurious social media posts.^{[10]
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- “Loving this lavender-scented candle 🟣”
- “Finally saved up for a Michael Kors bag 😍🟣”
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Use 💟 to highlight something visually beautiful. While not as popular as the other colorful hearts in the emoji lexicon, the purple-and-white heart is a great way to highlight the physical beauty of something, like a tasteful centerpiece or holiday decoration.^{[11]
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- “Just got my Christmas lights up! 🎄💟”
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The 🆔 emoji represents an ID requirement. This emoji is pretty self-explanatory—you need to be a certain age to do a certain activity. People might use it when planning to hit up a club or other age-restricted place with their friends.^{[12]
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- “Do you think they check 🆔?”
- “Make sure you bring your 🆔 tonight”
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The ⛎ emoji bears the symbol of Ophiuchus, the 13th zodiac sign. While not a part of the official zodiac, Ophiuchus still gets its own purple astrology emoji (if you’re using Apple or Samsung emojis, anyway). Google’s Ophiuchus emoji is a cerulean color, while WhatsApp’s is maroon.^{[13]
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- The Ophiuchus symbol resembles a capital “U” with a squiggly line going through it.
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Add a quirky, alien aesthetic to your messages and posts with 👾. Also known as the “Alien Monster Emoji,” this purple pixelated pal represents everything alien and out-of-this-world. Some people use this 8-bit-style emoji when chatting about games and computers, too.^{[14]
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- “Just got my old Atari fixed up 👾”

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