Star trek emoji 🖖
The Star Trek emoji 🖖 is the Vulcan salute, made famous by Mr Spock. Find out what it means, how to use it, and which hand emojis pair well with it.
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What the Star Trek emoji means
The Star Trek emoji 🖖 shows the Vulcan salute gesture: an open hand with the fingers parted between the middle and ring finger. It is a recognisable hand sign from popular culture, directly linked to the character Spock in the science fiction series.
The gesture originated with actor Leonard Nimoy, who based it on a Jewish priestly blessing he saw as a child. In Star Trek, it is used with the words “live long and prosper”, and the emoji often conveys that same wish or a general greeting between fans. It can also signal that someone is a Trekkie, or that they are joking about logic and emotion.
Because the salute is so strongly tied to Star Trek, the emoji can instantly identify a fellow fan. It is also used playfully in conversations about space, science, or any situation where a logical, calm response is needed.
How people use the Vulcan salute emoji
The Vulcan salute emoji works as a friendly greeting or farewell, similar to the waving hand emoji but with a nerdy twist. You might send it to a friend who shares your love of Star Trek, or add it to a message about space, logic, or a long life.
Here are some common ways people use 🖖:
- Saying hello or goodbye to fellow fans: “See you at the convention 🖖”
- Wishing someone well: “Good luck with the exam — live long and prosper 🖖”
- Marking a comment as logical or rational: “That’s the only logical conclusion 🖖”
- Showing off your Trekkie credentials: “Just rewatched The Wrath of Khan 🖖”
- Responding to good news with a calm, Spock-like nod: “Fascinating 🖖”
The tone is usually light-hearted. It can be sincere or humorous, depending on the context, but it rarely carries negative meaning.
Compare vulcan salute with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| vulcan saluteU+1F596 | Fingers parted between middle and ring finger; Star Trek greeting | |
| raised handU+270B | All fingers together, palm forward; stop or high five | |
| hand with fingers splayedU+1F590 U+FE0F | All fingers spread wide; open hand | |
| raised back of handU+1F91A | Back of hand facing viewer; raised hand | |
| waving handU+1F44B | Hand waving side to side; hello or goodbye |
Pairing the Vulcan salute emoji with other emojis
The Vulcan salute pairs well with other emojis to create a mini story or mood. You can combine it with space-themed emojis like 🚀 or 🌌, or with other hand signs to express a sequence of actions.
- 🖖🚀 — “Live long and prosper, space traveller”
- 🖖🧠 — “That’s logically sound”
- 🖖😄 — “Friendly Vulcan greeting”
- 🖖🕊️ — “Peace and long life”
Because the Vulcan salute is so recognisable, it can stand alone. But adding a space emoji or a smiley makes the intent clearer and adds a playful touch.
How to type or copy the 🖖 emoji
To copy it, select the 🖖 character on this page and paste it into your message.
Many emoji keyboards have a search box; typing “vulcan” or “spock” should bring it up. It is often grouped with other hand emojis, such as ✋ and 👋.
If you prefer shortcodes, type :vulcan_salute: in apps that support them, and the emoji will appear. Otherwise, copy and paste is the simplest method.
Questions people ask
What does 🖖 mean?
It’s the Vulcan salute from Star Trek, often used to mean “live long and prosper”. People send it as a greeting or farewell, especially among science fiction fans.
Is the Vulcan salute emoji the same as the Spock emoji?
Yes, they are the same. The emoji is officially called Vulcan salute, but many people call it the Spock emoji or the Vulcan emoji because of the character who made it famous.
Can I use 🖖 as a normal greeting?
Absolutely. While it has sci-fi origins, it’s widely understood as a friendly gesture. It works in the same places you’d use a wave or a raised hand, but with a nerdy connotation.
What’s the difference between 🖖 and ✋?
The Vulcan salute 🖖 has a gap between the middle and ring fingers, while the raised hand ✋ has all fingers together. The Vulcan salute is specifically associated with Star Trek, whereas the raised hand is more generic.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
