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In my style, Shorin-Ryu , and many others I"d imagine, the open palm covering the fists basically represents peace. The opened hand is "peaceful" compared to the closed, tight fist that is ready to fight.

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Q: What is the meaning of fist and open palm symbol. Is it just a martial arts greeting?
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