๐ Meaning: What the Purple Heart Emoji Means From Your Crush
๐The purple heart ๐ means love and care with a soft, cute feel. It is also the heart of BTS fans ("I purple you").
By The Cringe team
Reviewed by Sarah Hayoz
Short answer: ๐ is the purple heart emoji. It means love, care and soft affection. It is warmer than a blue heart but a bit less serious than a red one. For BTS fans it has a special meaning: "I purple you", which means "I will love you for a long time".
What does ๐ mean?
The official name is Purple Heart. It is a simple heart in purple. Purple mixes red (love) and blue (calm), so the heart often feels loving but gentle.
Common uses:
- Love and care: "thank you for being you ๐"
- Cute affection: "good night ๐"
- BTS and K-pop fans: "I purple you ๐"
- Support: for causes that use purple, or just to cheer someone up
- Aesthetic: someone who simply loves purple
"I purple you": the BTS meaning
In 2016, V from BTS said "I purple you" to fans. He explained that purple is the last color of the rainbow, so it means trust and love for a long, long time. Since then, ๐ is the heart of the BTS ARMY. If someone loves BTS, a ๐ from them can be pure fan habit. It can also be their own special way of saying they care about you.
๐ from a guy vs from a girl
From a guy, ๐ is a little unusual, so it often feels personal. It is softer than โค๏ธ, so he may be showing feelings in a careful way. With "miss you" or "can't wait to see you", it is sweet and a bit flirty.
From a girl, ๐ is very common, especially if purple is her color or she is a K-pop fan. She may send it to friends too. It means more if she uses it only with you, or with words about the two of you. Here are more signs she likes you over text.
๐ in context
- "good night ๐": warm and caring.
- ๐ after a compliment: "aw, thank you". Sweet.
- ๐ from a BTS fan: could be habit, could be "I purple you".
- ๐๐๐: lots of love. Excited and happy.
- ๐ vs ๐: purple is a bit more loving. Blue feels calm and friendly. See our blue heart page.
Replies to ๐
Flirty:
- "purple? I feel special"
- "I purple you too ๐"
Sweet:
- "aw, you're so sweet ๐"
- "that just made me smile"
Friendly:
- "love you too!"
- "๐๐"
Not interested:
- "thanks!"
- "๐"
What ๐ says about interest
๐ shows real warmth, so from a crush it is a good sign. But some people send purple hearts to everyone they like, friends included. The emoji is a clue, not proof. What helps more: do they text first, keep the chat alive and make plans? Our list of signs of interest over text can help you check.
FAQ
What does ๐ mean from a girl?
Usually love and care. If she is a BTS fan, it may also be "I purple you". With you only, it is often a sweet sign.
Is ๐ flirty?
It can be, mostly with words like "miss you". On its own it is warm but not very bold.
What does "I purple you" mean?
It is a BTS fan phrase. It means "I will trust and love you for a long time".
Is ๐ more romantic than ๐?
Yes, a little. Purple feels loving and cute, blue feels calm and friendly.