The two hearts emoji — two pink hearts, one larger and one smaller — is the warm, bubbly "love is in the air" heart. It reads as affection, romance, and cuteness, a little softer and more endearing than a single heart, and it spikes every Valentine's Day. It also has a second, very specific life: on Snapchat, is the top friendship badge you can earn.
This guide covers what means in everyday texting, what it signals from a guy or a girl, how it compares to the other hearts, its real Snapchat meaning, how it renders across phones, and the Unicode facts behind it — plus how to copy and paste it.
What the Two Hearts Emoji (💕) Means
The quick answer
At its core, expresses love, affection, and warm "good feelings." Two hearts read as a little more loving and a little cuter than one — "love is in the air" — which makes it a favourite for romance, sweet moments, and affectionate, playful messages.
Its main meanings
- Love and romance — sweet, warm affection, often a touch playful.
- "Love is in the air" — a happy, loved-up mood.
- Cuteness and endearment — softer and sweeter than a single heart.
- Excitement and adoration — being smitten or delighted by someone or something.
- Valentine's Day — its popularity spikes every February 14.
Two Hearts Emoji Meaning in Texting
What it means from a guy or a girl
Read the relationship and tone, not the sender's gender. In texting, usually signals warm affection — sometimes clearly romantic, sometimes just sweet and friendly. From a partner or crush it's loving and a little flirty; from a friend it's "aww, love you" in a cute, casual way. It's warmer than a plain emoji but reads as gentle and endearing rather than intense.
A sweet, affectionate choice
Because it's cute and loving without being heavy, fits sweet replies, supportive notes, and affectionate messages of all kinds. It's one of the most popular hearts for everyday warmth.
Two Hearts vs. Other Hearts
Heart meanings are social conventions, not official rules, but these readings are widely shared:
| Heart | Commonly read as | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Two hearts | Love, affection, "love is in the air" | Sweet romance, cute affection |
| Red heart | Classic love, warmth, romance | Romance or strong genuine affection |
| Sparkling heart | Excited, sparkly love | Bubbly, enthusiastic affection |
| Growing heart | Growing, swelling affection | Love that's increasing |
| Revolving hearts | Mutual love, two-way affection | Shared, reciprocal love |
| Beating heart | A pulsing, lively heartbeat | Excitement, "my heart's racing" |
| Pink heart | Gentle, tender affection | Soft affection without red's intensity |
The comparisons people ask about most:
- Two hearts vs. red heart — Red is the classic, all-purpose love heart; is sweeter, cuter, and more "loved-up," with a lighter, more playful feel.
- Two hearts vs. revolving hearts — is two pink hearts side by side ("love is in the air"); shows two hearts circling each other, emphasising mutual, two-way affection.
Want a specific colour broken down? Each heart has its own guide — see the links at the end.
What the Two Hearts Means on Snapchat
This is where gets very specific. It's the highest friendship badge in Snapchat's heart sequence. Per Snapchat's own support docs:
- Super BFF (pink hearts) — you and this person have been each other's #1 Best Friend for two months in a row. It's the top of the friendship ladder.
It's the final step in a three-heart sequence:
- Besties (yellow heart) — you're each other's #1 Best Friend right now.
- BFF (red heart) — you've held #1 Best Friend for two weeks straight.
- Super BFF (pink hearts) — you've held it for two months straight.
There's nothing above the pink hearts — it's peak Snapchat friendship.
How the Two Hearts Looks Across Platforms
Every device draws its own , but the idea is consistent — two pink hearts, one bigger than the other:
- Apple — two glossy pink hearts, a larger one with a smaller one beside it.
- Google / Samsung (Android) — flatter, with the same two-heart arrangement.
- Twitter / X, WhatsApp, Facebook/Messenger — each ships its own version, all clearly "two hearts."
The meaning is identical everywhere; only the styling changes.
Two Hearts Emoji — Unicode & Technical Details
Official name, codepoint, and versions
- Character: U+1F495 — TWO HEARTS, in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs block.
- Added to Unicode: version 6.0, in 2010.
- Added as an emoji: Emoji version 1.0, in 2015.
Copy & paste the two hearts (💕) + shortcodes
- Emoji: (copy this)
- Unicode: U+1F495
- HTML entity:
💕(or💕) - Common shortcode:
:two_hearts:
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the two hearts emoji mean? Love, affection, and a warm "love is in the air" feeling — sweet and a little cuter than a single heart. On Snapchat, it's also the top friendship badge.
What does the two hearts emoji mean from a guy or a girl? Usually warm affection — sometimes romantic, sometimes just sweet and friendly. Read the whole conversation, not the sender's gender, to judge intent.
Is romantic or just friendly? It can be either. It's loving and a bit playful, so it works for romance and for cute, casual affection between friends. Context decides.
What does mean on Snapchat? It's the Super BFF badge: you and that person have been each other's #1 Best Friend for two months in a row — the highest level of Snapchat friendship.
Why did my Snapchat pink hearts disappear? Because the streak of being each other's #1 Best Friend broke — one of you started snapping someone else more. You can earn the pink hearts back by becoming consistent #1 Best Friends again.
What's the difference between two hearts and the red heart? In texting: red is the classic love heart; is sweeter and more "loved-up." On Snapchat: red means two weeks as #1 BF, pink hearts mean two months.
Two hearts vs revolving hearts — what's the difference? is two pink hearts side by side ("love is in the air"); shows two hearts orbiting each other, stressing mutual, two-way love.
How do I copy and paste the two hearts emoji?
Copy directly, or use the HTML entity 💕. The Unicode codepoint is U+1F495.
Related guides
- Red Heart Emoji — meaning & subtext
- Sparkling Heart Emoji — meaning & subtext
- Growing Heart Emoji — meaning & subtext
- Yellow Heart Emoji — meaning & Snapchat
Sources
- Unicode / codepoints.net — U+1F495 TWO HEARTS (Unicode 6.0, 2010)
- Emojipedia — two hearts meaning ("love is in the air", Valentine's spike)
- Snapchat Support — "What do my Friend Emojis mean on Snapchat?" ( Super BFF = #1 Best Friend two months in a row; the sequence → → )