Smileys and people emojis with their meaning
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You'll find all current smileys and people emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!
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Table of Contents
- ๐ Smiling & Affectionate
- ๐ Tongues, Hands & Accessories
- ๐ Face Neutral & Skeptical
- ๐ Sleepy & Unwell
- ๐ Concerned & Negative
- ๐ Costume, Creature & Animal
- ๐ Hands & Body Parts
- ๐ถ Person
- ๐ Person & Gesture
- ๐คฑ Activities & Sports
- ๐งโโ๏ธ Professions, Roles & Fantasy
- ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Families & Couples
๐ Smiling & Affectionate
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinning face | Joy, happiness, contentment, good mood, humor. | ||
| Grinning face with big eyes | Good mood, cheerfulness, laughter, positive energy. | ||
| Grinning face with smiling eyes | You made my day! Happiness, hearty laughter, well-being. | ||
| Beaming face with smiling eyes | Exuberance, joy, carefree spirit, enthusiasm. | ||
| Grinning squinting face | Uncontrollable laughter, mischievous, silly. | ||
| Grinning face with sweat | Relief, nervousness, humor in stressful situations. | ||
| Rolling on the floor laughing | Rolling on the floor laughing, it's absolutely hilarious! | ||
| Face with tears of joy | Tears of joy, laughter, euphoria, humor, hilarious. | ||
| Slightly smiling face | Everything's fine! Content, peaceful, friendly, sarcastic, humorous. | ||
| Winking face | Humorous, flirty, mysterious, playful. | ||
| Smiling face with smiling eyes | I'm surprised! Delight, confidence, gratitude, peace of mind. | ||
| Smiling face with halo | Innocence, kindness, angelic smile, playfulness, a twinkle in the eye. | ||
| Smiling face with hearts | I'm on cloud nine! Infatuation, romance, affection. | ||
| Smiling face with heart-eyes | In love, love, affection, enthusiasm, happiness. | ||
| Star-struck | Enthusiasm, fascination, impressive, speechless, anticipation. | ||
| Face blowing a kiss | Affection, flirting, gratitude, charm, closeness. | ||
| Kissing face | A kiss for you! Love, thanks, whistling, duckface, playful, ironic. | ||
| Smiling face | Happiness, contentment, smiles, positive feelings, love. | ||
| Smirking face | Smugness, irony, coolness, playfulness, flirtation, innuendo. | ||
| Kissing face with closed eyes | Affection, gratitude, shyness, emotion, embarrassment. | ||
| Kissing face with smiling eyes | Kiss, pleasure, love, happiness, harmony, chill vibes. | ||
| Smiling face with tear | Smiling face with a tear, staying positive even in tough times. |
๐ Tongues, Hands & Accessories
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face savoring food | Enjoyment, delight in delicious food, a playful vibe. | ||
| Face with tongue | Cheeky, playful, ironic, humorous. | ||
| Winking face with tongue | I'm just kidding! Cheeky, humorous; not meant to be taken seriously. | ||
| Zany face | Laughter, silliness, cheerfulness, excitement, humor, mischief. | ||
| Squinting face with tongue | Haha, that was funny! Joke, taunt, gloating, teasing. | ||
| Money-mouth face | Money rules the world! Wealth, profit, financial opportunities. | ||
| Smiling face with open hands | I missed you! Hugs, warmth, friendliness. | ||
| Face with hand over mouth | I can't believe it! Shock, surprise, disbelief, realization. | ||
| Face with open eyes and hand over mouth | Shock, astonishment, hand over mouth. | ||
| Face with peeking eye | I can't look away! Curious, uncomfortable, insecure. | ||
| Shushing face | Shh! Please keep it a secret, stay silent, stay calm. | ||
| Thinking face | My head is spinning! Mulling things over, pondering, questioning ideas. | ||
| Saluting face | Hats off! A respectful salute, showing reverence and recognition. | ||
| Drooling face | I can't wait! Desire, anticipation, interest, delicious. | ||
| Cowboy hat face | Yeehaw! Freedom, nature, and hard work. | ||
| Partying face | Let's pop the corks! Party time, celebration, confetti, happy occasions. | ||
| Disguised face | I'm going incognito! Hide identity, carnival, Groucho mask. | ||
| Smiling face with sunglasses | Coolness, self-confidence, relaxation, pride, summer, irony. | ||
| Nerd face | Nerdy face with glasses and buck teeth, smart and ironic. | ||
| Face with monocle | Suspicious! Skepticism, irony, critical thinking, intelligence. |
๐ Face Neutral & Skeptical
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upside-down face | That was just for fun! Irony, humor, goofiness, cheerfulness. | ||
| Melting face | Heat, discomfort, embarrassment, melting into the ground. | ||
| Zipper-mouth face | Keeping a secret, staying silent, speechless. | ||
| Face with raised eyebrow | Skepticism, disbelief, mistrust, rejection, doubt, criticism. | ||
| Neutral face | Expressionless, unimpressed, indifferent. | ||
| Expressionless face | I've had it! Annoyed, emotionless, tired, speechless. | ||
| Face without mouth | I'm speechless! Speechlessness, silence, awkward situations. | ||
| Dotted line face | Invisible, feeling down, lonely, closed off. | ||
| Face in clouds | Dreamy, out of touch with reality, hazy, confused. | ||
| Unamused face | Ugh, that's annoying! Dissatisfaction, disinterest, skepticism, rejection. | ||
| Face with rolling eyes | Not again! Eye roll, sarcasm, frustration, boredom. | ||
| Grimacing face | Embarrassed, nervous, awkward, self-conscious, anxious, guilty. | ||
| Face exhaling | Finally off work! Relief, disappointment, exhaustion. | ||
| Lying face | You totally made that up! A lie, a boast, an unbelievable story. | ||
| Shaking face | Confusion, disappointment, frustration, disapproval, dissatisfaction. | ||
| Head shaking horizontally | Thanks, but nah! A gentle no, disbelief, or playful teasing. | ||
| Head shaking vertically | Got it! Friendly nod, agreement, understanding, nodding along. |
๐ Sleepy & Unwell
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relieved face | Phew, done! Relief, relaxation, satisfaction. | ||
| Pensive face | Pensive, regret, melancholy, pain, loneliness. | ||
| Sleepy face | I'm about to pass out! Tired, sleepy, bored. | ||
| Sleeping face | Good night! Sleep, tiredness, boredom. | ||
New 2024 | Face with bags under eyes | I'm totally wiped out! Tired, exhausted, sleepless. | |
| Face with medical mask | Health protection, infection prevention, hospital, illness, doctor. | ||
| Face with thermometer | I'm really not feeling well! Sick, flu, fever, worried. | ||
| Face with head-bandage | Injury, illness, hospitalization. | ||
| Nauseated face | Nausea, disgust, aversion, illness. | ||
| Face vomiting | I'm gonna be sick! Disgust, nausea, revulsion, drunkenness. | ||
| Sneezing face | I'm catching a cold! Feeling sick, under the weather. | ||
| Hot face | I'm so hot! Bright red face, tongue out, sweating. | ||
| Cold face | I'm freezing! Blue face, pained, frozen smile. | ||
| Woozy face | My head is spinning! Dizzy, tired, confused, drunk. | ||
| Face with crossed-out eyes | Dizziness, confusion, strong emotions, drunkenness. | ||
| Face with spiral eyes | Everything's spinning! Dizzy, hypnotized, disoriented. | ||
| Exploding head | "You wouldn't believe it!" Mind-blowing, shock, awe. | ||
| Yawning face | I'm dog-tired! Exhausted, bored, and sleepless. |
๐ Concerned & Negative
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Confused face | What are you doing now? Confusion, hesitation, a bit of sadness. | ||
| Face with diagonal mouth | Misgivings, reluctance, disillusionment, annoyance, disappointment. | ||
| Worried face | Oh no, what's next? Stress, worry, uncertainty, fear. | ||
| Slightly frowning face | Oh no, I'm sorry about that! Disappointment, sympathy, gentle criticism. | ||
| Frowning face | Sadness, dissatisfaction, discomfort, disapproval, disappointment. | ||
New 2025 | Distorted face | This makes me uncomfortable! Embarrassment, uncertainty and awkward silences. | |
| Face with open mouth | That blows my mind! Amazement, astonishment, surprise. | ||
| Hushed face | I'm speechless! Shocked, surprised, at a loss for words. | ||
| Astonished face | This can't be true! Unbelievable, surprised, shocked. | ||
| Flushed face | Embarrassment, awkward, uncomfortable, mistake, compliment. | ||
| Pleading face | Pleading, submissive, puppy dog eyes, admiration, forgiveness. | ||
| Face holding back tears | Holding back emotions: gratitude, emotion, pride, sadness, anger. | ||
| Frowning face with open mouth | Horror, fear, worry, distrust, negative surprise. | ||
| Anguished face | Shock, frustration, disappointment, unpleasant surprise. | ||
| Fearful face | What happened? Shock, fear, surprise, dizziness. | ||
| Anxious face with sweat | Shocked, anxious, stressed, speechless, worried. | ||
| Sad but relieved face | Phew, close call! Relieved but disappointed after a stressful experience. | ||
| Crying face | I'm so sorry! Sadness, tears, hurt feelings, comfort, compassion. | ||
| Loudly crying face | Intense crying, despair, sadness, irony, strong emotion. | ||
| Face screaming in fear | I'm speechless! Speechless from fear, shock, Halloween. | ||
| Confounded face | "I'm about to explode!" Anger, help, holding back tears, overwhelmed. | ||
| Persevering face | I'm stuck! Feeling helpless, frustrated, but still hanging in there. | ||
| Disappointed face | Sadness, regret, stressful situations, disappointed expectations. | ||
| Downcast face with sweat | Stress, worry, exhaustion, too much to handle. | ||
| Weary face | I can't take it anymore! Frustration, sadness, playful amusement. | ||
| Tired face | Exhaustion, tiredness, frustration, sadness, excitement, affection. | ||
| Face with steam from nose | I did it! Pride, anger, contempt, self-confidence. | ||
| Enraged face | I've had it up to here! Anger, rage, bright red face. | ||
| Angry face | Anger, outrage, resentment, irritation, disgust, arrogance, meanness. | ||
| Face with symbols on mouth | Outburst of anger, frustration, swearing, annoyed. |
๐ Costume, Creature & Animal
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiling face with horns | I've got a prank in mind! Devilish grin, mischief, naughtiness. | ||
| Angry face with horns | Disaster looms: grim, evil, insidious. | ||
| Skull | Death, danger, sarcasm, humor. | ||
| Skull and crossbones | Better safe than sorry! Death, danger, poison, warning. | ||
| Pile of poo | A trip down the toilet! Mishap, criticism, cartoon poop. | ||
| Clown face | Clown, fun, entertainment, fear. | ||
| Goblin | Japanese mythical goblin, supernatural powers, bad luck, long nose. | ||
| Ogre | Japanese Oni demon, hell spirit, New Year's Eve tradition. | ||
| Ghost | Boo! Cute ghost, Halloween, spooky. | ||
| Alien | Alien friend, friendly, peace. | ||
| Alien monster | Let's play something! The monster smiley is known from Arcade and computer games. Is also often interpreted as an alien. | ||
| Robot | Robot, emotionless, AI, sci-fi, remote-controlled. | ||
| Grinning cat | Joy, happiness, cat friends, femininity. | ||
| Grinning cat with smiling eyes | Laugh it up! Joy, satisfaction, fun. | ||
| Cat with tears of joy | Expression of extreme joy or silliness. | ||
| Smiling cat with heart-eyes | In love, grateful, admiring, joyful. | ||
| Cat with wry smile | You're such a joker! Cheeky cat, sarcasm, mockery, flirting. | ||
| Kissing cat | Kiss, affection, restraint, picky. | ||
| Weary cat | Exhaustion, shock, scandal, pause, feeling overwhelmed. | ||
| Crying cat | I have bad news! Sadness, tears, empathy. | ||
| Pouting cat | That's it! Frustrated, grumpy, angry, turned away. | ||
| See-no-evil monkey | I can't look! Close your eyes, feel embarrassed, or ignore the truth. | ||
| Hear-no-evil monkey | I don't want to know! Hear no evil, avoid the truth, turn a deaf ear. | ||
| Speak-no-evil monkey | My lips are sealed! Don't say anything, keep the secret. |
๐ Hands & Body Parts
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waving hand | Arrive safely! Greeting, farewell, sarcasm. | ||
| Raised back of hand | Here I am! Question, attention, participation, signal. | ||
| Hand with fingers splayed | Stop, keep your distance, wait, five, high-five. | ||
| Raised hand | Stop, pause, greeting, goodbye, high five. | ||
| Vulcan salute | Live long and prosper! Jewish blessing, Star Trek, Mr. Spock. | ||
| Rightwards hand | Pointing to the right, direction, movement, handshake. | ||
| Leftwards hand | Peace offering, help, grasping, handshake. | ||
| Palm up hand | Request, catch, offer, follow, pass. | ||
| Palm down hand | Grip or release, control, request. | ||
| Leftwards pushing hand | Change of direction, rethinking, motivation, transformation. | ||
| Rightwards pushing hand | Don't push! Support, encouragement, progress, humor. | ||
| OK hand | Everything's okay! Agreement, consent, all good. | ||
| Pinched fingers | What do you want? Displeasure, desire, request, impatience. | ||
| Pinching hand | Almost there! Tiny, little, minimal. | ||
| Victory hand | Victory, peace, reconciliation, misunderstanding. | ||
| Crossed fingers | Good luck with the exam! Wishing luck, breaking promises. | ||
| Hand with index finger and thumb crossed | Money, expenses, debts, or love. | ||
| Love-you gesture | I love you gesture, affection, positive message, sign language. | ||
| Sign of the horns | Metal salute, rock on, warding off bad luck, devil's salute, sacred. | ||
| Call me hand | Let's chat! Call me, hang loose. | ||
| Backhand index pointing left | This way! Pointing direction, note, message. | ||
| Backhand index pointing right | Note: Pay attention, reminder, warning. | ||
| Backhand index pointing up | Heads up, something important! Highlight, emphasize, pay attention. | ||
| Middle finger | Middle finger, insult, provocation, rudeness. | ||
| Backhand index pointing down | Pointing to something below, feeling down, sad. | ||
| Index pointing up | Important statement, threat, instruction, announcement. | ||
| Index pointing at the viewer | You're the one! Get attention, finger pointing, marketing. | ||
| Thumbs up | You did a great job! Thumbs up, agreement, approval. | ||
| Thumbs down | That was a flop! Rejection, disapproval, reluctance. | ||
| Oncoming fist | All right, bro! Approval, greeting, threat. | ||
| Raised fist | Power, strength, faith, political gesture, solidarity, resistance. | ||
| Left-facing fist | Nailed it! Hit, greeting, fist bump. | ||
| Right-facing fist | Approval, greetings, congratulations, respect. | ||
| Clapping hands | Applause, approval, prayer, appreciation, even sarcastically. | ||
| Raising hands | Celebrating success, joy, good vibes, jubilation. | ||
| Heart hands | Love, gratitude, appreciation, friendship. | ||
| Open hands | Affection, joy, openness, hug. | ||
| Palms up together | Hopefully everything will work out! Hope, prayer, request, sign language. | ||
| Handshake | It's a deal! Greeting, agreement, contract, handshake. | ||
| Folded hands | I hope for a miracle! Prayer, thanks, high five, hope. | ||
| Writing hand | I'm writing to you! Pen, message, test, poem. | ||
| Nail polish | Woman painting her fingernails is preparing for a special occasion or is dressing up to go out. Can stand for beauty in general, femininity or a manicure appointment. Represents casualness and carefreeness. | ||
| Selfie | Let me take a selfie first! The extended arm holds a cell phone to take a selfie. Often used for self-marketing and a mass phenomenon on social media. Figuratively for a narcissistic person or self-promoter. | ||
| Flexed biceps | Strength, fitness, success, motivation, sports. | ||
| Mechanical arm | High-tech prosthetics, robots, bionics, sci-fi. | ||
| Mechanical leg | I'm a cyborg! Prosthetic, accessibility, sci-fi, robot. | ||
| Leg | Leg, movement, muscle, joint, bone, strength. | ||
| Foot | Break, barefoot, massage, care, foundation. | ||
| Ear | Interest, curiosity, rumor, listening, attention, erogenous zone. | ||
| Ear with hearing aid | What did you say? Hard of hearing, hearing aid, understanding. | ||
| Nose | Sense of smell, strong scent, perception, instinct, detective. | ||
| Brain | My mind is blown! Thinking, intelligence, personality, brainwashing. | ||
| Anatomical heart | My heart beats for you! Love, life, health, medicine. | ||
| Lungs | Lungs, breathing, health, doctors, quitting smoking. | ||
| Tooth | Ouch, toothache! Dental care, dentist appointment, hygiene. | ||
| Bone | Embarrassed to the bone! Work, body, skeleton, dog treats. | ||
| Eyes | Looking, curiosity, attention, surprise, eavesdropping. | ||
| Eye | Watching, keeping an eye on, interest, focus, religious symbol. | ||
| Tongue | Cheeky, playful, joking, teasing, and provocative. | ||
| Mouth | Talking, singing, lips, kissing, attraction. | ||
| Biting lip | Irresistible! Flirting, tension, insecurity, anxiety. | ||
| Footprints | Let's go! Baby steps, progress, overcoming challenges, journey. | ||
New 2024 | Fingerprint | Identity, authenticity, uniqueness, and biometric technology. | |
| Dna | We want a baby! Greatly enlarged, the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) looks like a twisted rope ladder. It is located in every single cell of a living being and contains the genetic information (genes). Symbol for genetics, evolution and life. | ||
| Drop of blood | โHe cut his fingerโ, โWe're going to donate bloodโ or โI have my monthliesโ! The body fluid is a symbol of life. Something is defended to the last drop of blood. |
๐ถ Person
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby | There's a baby on the way! Baby, pregnancy, desire to have children. | ||
| Child | Child, gender-neutral, childish, immature, offspring. | ||
| Boy | A little rascal! Childhood, family, immature behavior. | ||
| Girl | Smiling girl, pigtails, youth, happy childhood. | ||
| Person | Gender-neutral person, human being, group, or individual. | ||
| Man | A man like no other! Face, mustache, grown-up, masculine. | ||
| Woman | She is a great woman! The emoji shows an adult female face. Refers to gender and can be used for a mother through a businesswoman to the female neighbor. | ||
| Person: blond hair | Iโm blonde now! Youthful, trendy, leaning into clichรฉs. | ||
| Man: blond hair | Surfer type, Northern European, youthful, rare, blonde, and attractive. | ||
| Woman: blond hair | Blonde, stereotype, ditzy, angel, innocence, natural blonde. | ||
| Person: red hair | Redheads, hair color, looks, identity, and diversity. | ||
| Man: red hair | Red hair, style, unique, fair skin, freckles. | ||
| Woman: red hair | Fire on your head! Redhead, proud, stylish, expressive. | ||
| Person: curly hair | Gorgeous curls, hair care, styling, and self-acceptance. | ||
| Man: curly hair | Curls, fashion, personality, style, individuality, neighbor. | ||
| Woman: curly hair | I went to the hairdresser! Fresh new curls, hairstyle, look. | ||
| Person: white hair | Older adults, grandparents, life experience, and wisdom. | ||
| Man: white hair | Gray hair, maturity, experience, aging, or going gray from stress. | ||
| Woman: white hair | Gray hair, don't care! Wisdom, kindness, happiness, "Granny Hair" trend. | ||
| Person: bald | Bald head, baldness, hair loss, person with a shaved head. | ||
| Man: bald | Shiny dome! Strength, dominance, hair loss, aging, illness. | ||
| Woman: bald | Rocking the bald look! Statement, self-determination or illness. | ||
| Person: beard | Time to rock a beard! Maturity, strength, wisdom, hipster vibes. | ||
| Man: beard | Fresh look, individuality, masculinity, on-trend style, rugged vibes. | ||
| Woman: beard | I am who I am! Identity, pride, defying gender norms, diversity. | ||
| Older person | Respect your elders! Gender-neutral, aging, older generation. | ||
| Old man | Grandpa, father figure, teacher, getting older, wiped out, old-school. | ||
| Old woman | Tell Grandma! Family member, friendly neighbor, glasses, hair in a bun. | ||
| Person wearing turban | Greetings from the Middle East! Desert sands, sun, tradition, religion. | ||
| Man wearing turban | Heading to the desert! Turban, headgear, protection from the sun. | ||
| Woman wearing turban | Headscarf symbolizing cultural, religious, or personal identity. | ||
| Person with skullcap | Hello from Beijing! Chinese man, Gau-Pi-Mao, China, culture. | ||
| Woman with headscarf | Worn for practical, religious, cultural, or fashion reasons. | ||
| Pregnant person | The person embraces her belly and is obviously pregnant. Also used to illustrate the degree of satiety (food baby) or to represent a beer belly. Pregnancy is represented here regardless of gender. | ||
| Pregnant man | A man put his hands on his pregnancy belly. Can also express that you have eaten very lush and well. Also used jokingly for the โbeer bellyโ. The emoji usually has a positive meaning. | ||
| Pregnant woman | Someone is expecting a visit from the stork. The pregnant woman who is holding her belly is going to have a baby! The roly-poly belly can also stand for weight gain or you ate too much (โfood babyโ). | ||
| Baby angel | I am innocent or โYou are an angel!โ The baby angel emoji with a halo around its head often stands for a miracle, hope or faith. | ||
| Speaking head | Have you heard about it yet? Rumors, chats, news. | ||
| Bust in silhouette | Who am I? Anonymity, mystery, unknown, user, guest profile. | ||
| Busts in silhouette | Friendship, community, support, group. | ||
| People hugging | I'm happy to see you! Closeness, affection, comfort, and security. |
๐ Person & Gesture
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person frowning | Emoji shows a woman with a frown. Her expression is very distressed and sad. Could indicate sad news. | ||
| Person pouting | I am dissatisfied! Emoji pouts and openly shows its displeasure. Could be an indication that someone is angry and annoyed. | ||
| Person gesturing NO | Stop this immediately! Woman with crossed arms. Defensive posture. Shows that something is wrong and disruptive. A signal to stop. | ||
| Person gesturing OK | Everything is okay! Woman with hands above her head (OK sign). Wants to tell you that everything is fine. Represents advocacy and approval. Because of the posture also known as ballerina. | ||
| Person tipping hand | How can I assist? The service-oriented and friendly woman at the information desk answers a customer's question and uses a hand gesture. Can be used as a question at the end of a message: โWhat do you think?โ or โI do not care.โ | ||
| Person raising hand | Person is cheerful and lifts a hand. Wants to be noticed and to say that he or she has a question or an answer. | ||
| Deaf person | I am deaf! A person moves the index finger between ear and mouth. In American sign language, the sign for deaf. 360 million people worldwide are hearing impaired or deaf, that is 0.1% of the total population. | ||
| Person bowing | A person who is bowing to you. Is grateful because of something and deeply bows to you. Can also be an offering of reverence. | ||
| Person facepalming | Facepalm describes a gesture that became popular through the Star Trek series. โThat cannot be true!โ is what you think when facing the stupidity of other people. Can also be used if you are embarrassed for someone else. | ||
| Person shrugging | โI don't know how I can help youโ or โSuch is lifeโ . The shrug of the shoulders shows ignorance, confusion or the lack of interest in something. Text version: ยฏ\_(ใ)_/ยฏ |
๐คฑ Activities & Sports
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast-feeding | I woke up every two hours last night! A woman breastfeeding a baby. According to a study, about 80% of the mothers in Germany breastfeed their child for about 7 months. Breastfeeding in public is a controversial topic and triggered a trend in social media in 2017. | ||
| Person feeding baby | My sibling is born! The person is feeding the baby in their arms and smilingly looks at the infant. It's about your own child or sibling love, childcare or parental leave. | ||
| Person getting massage | Whether appointment at the hairdresser's, visit to the beautician or wellness day: The person enjoys a head or facial massage. Maybe the day was stressful, you are assailed by a headache and you just want to relax. | ||
| Person getting haircut | I have to go to the hairdresser's! A change in style is planned or a big event is upcoming. Men visit the hairdresser's more often than women. However, women pay more than men. Symbol of beauty and vanity. | ||
| Person walking | A person is on foot or going for a walk. Can also be used to tell others to cool their jets or to slow things down. | ||
| Person walking facing right | Iโm outta here! Taking off, changing direction, or leaving a place. | ||
| Person standing | โHe's standing out against othersโ or โSheโs standing above them!โ The full body image of a standing person, face forward and without movement. Can be used for a person in general. | ||
| Person kneeling | One person is kneeling on both knees. Represents a person who is resting or praying. Kneeling down can be a gesture of humility, express religious worship or a meditation posture. Diverted as an emoji for oral sex. | ||
| Person kneeling facing right | I'm begging you! Used to show adoration, submission, humility, or respect. | ||
| Person with white cane | Visual impairment, feeling disoriented, accessibility, and inclusion. | ||
| Person with white cane facing right | Right arrow for movement, guidance, mobility, and orientation. | ||
| Person in motorized wheelchair | Mobility aid, disability, accessibility, everyday life, self-identification. | ||
| Person in motorized wheelchair facing right | Moving to the right, getting around, making progress, and changing locations. | ||
| Person in manual wheelchair | Limited mobility, feeling burdened or dependent, and facing obstacles. | ||
| Person in manual wheelchair facing right | A change in direction, moving forward, inclusion, and solidarity. | ||
| Person running | The person is very athletic and goes jogging regularly. Someone is late or in a hurry and is running to quicker get from one place to another. โI am on the way!โ | ||
| Person running facing right | Iโm on my way! Running, rushing, changing direction, or making a run for it. | ||
New 2025 | Ballet dancer | Time to hit the stage! Ballet, passion, grace, and drama. | |
| Woman dancing | โI want to partyโ or โI'm so excited!โ The dancing woman in the red dress is also often associated with salsa. In general stands for fun and joy. | ||
| Man dancing | I had so much fun at the party! Someone had a great time or would like to party in a club. Represents events of all kinds that can be danced at. | ||
| Person in suit levitating | Hovering man in hat and suit. Mix of exclamation marks and the logo of the seventies band โThe Specialistsโ. Can be used as a symbol for a ghost. | ||
| People with bunny ears | Two Playboy Bunnies with rabbit ears. These models represent the American Playboy magazine for men and globally stand for attractiveness. The emoji is also used as a symbol for ballet as well as for โLet's party!โ | ||
| Person in steamy room | Let's relax! The steam sauna is heated to 80 to 105 ยฐC with a sauna heater. The use of a sauna serves for relaxation and promotes good health. In Scandinavia and Russia, it even serves for cultivating social contacts. | ||
| Person climbing | On the way to the top! Climbing, sports, strength, courage, and coordination. | ||
| Person fencing | En garde! Fencing, dueling, martial arts, revenge, fighting. | ||
| Horse racing | Ready, set, go! Jockey, competition, speed, riding. | ||
| Skier | Skiing, Alps, lift, slope, vacation. | ||
| Snowboarder | Snowboarding, winter, sports, in the mountains. | ||
| Person golfing | Playing golf? Tee off, popular sport, strategy, focus, and relaxation. | ||
| Person surfing | Surfing, wave riding, water sports, sun, sea, and a way of life. | ||
| Person rowing boat | Leisure, sports, outings, dating, balance, nature. | ||
| Person swimming | Let's dive into the cool water! Swimming, sports, water, swimming pool, lake. | ||
| Person bouncing ball | Basketball, sports, activity, games, focus, fun, and skill. | ||
| Person lifting weights | Off to the gym! Weightlifting, muscles, gym, sports nutrition. | ||
| Person biking | Cycling, movement, endurance, fitness, leisure, avoiding traffic. | ||
| Person mountain biking | Off-road! Mountain biking, nature, adventure, and challenge. | ||
| Person cartwheeling | Cartwheels, acrobatics, silly, cheerful, exuberant. | ||
| People wrestling | Wrestling, martial arts, Olympic sport, close combat, with other rings. | ||
| Person playing water polo | Ball game, Olympic sport, competition, endurance, and energy. | ||
| Person playing handball | Team sport, goal, endurance, speed, coordination. | ||
| Person juggling | Juggling, skill, focus, multitasking, managing risks. | ||
| Person in lotus position | Find your inner center! Balance, yoga, meditation, peace, and strength. | ||
| Person taking bath | Relaxing in the bathtub with candlelight, a book or a glass of wine after a busy day. Status symbol for luxury. A place for purification and body care or for relaxation. | ||
| Person in bed | We still have to look for a place to sleep! Symbol of a sleep accommodation, e.g. a guesthouse or a hotel. Can also refer to the bedroom or everything around sleep. |
๐งโโ๏ธ Professions, Roles & Fantasy
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health worker | Iโm not feeling well! Used for doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and health. | ||
| Student | The swotting was worth the trouble, now the celebration can start! The school, vocational training, further education or the studies were successfully completed. Represents education and knowledge. | ||
| Teacher | I wish I was a teacher! You are very happy with the new lecturer, teacher or professor. Symbolizes any kind of educational institution where teaching takes place. It can also be used jokingly if you teach the other person or play the eager beaver. | ||
| Judge | Guilty as charged! or โNo plaintiff, no judgeโ. The judge stands for law as well as for justice. | ||
| Farmer | Off to the fields! Farming, gardening, harvesting, and hard work. | ||
| Cook | I'm cooking up a storm! Cooking, cuisine, professional or home chef. | ||
| Mechanic | Can you fix it? Handy with tools, DIY projects, and clever solutions. | ||
| Factory worker | My shiftโs about to start! Factory work, production lines, industrial jobs. | ||
| Office worker | Businessperson, work, career, meetings, everyday office life, professionalism. | ||
| Scientist | Iโm researching it! Curiosity, science, research, and experiments. | ||
| Technologist | Working from home, coding, IT jobs, and focused computer work. | ||
| Singer | Weโre rocking out today! Concerts, music, performing, being in the spotlight. | ||
| Artist | Don't always paint everything in black and white or gray and drab! A painter with a paintbrush and painter's palette in his hand. Represents creative talent, originality and self-realization. | ||
| Pilot | Aviation and air travel, leadership, responsibility, being in control. | ||
| Astronaut | As a kid I wanted to become an astronaut! The astronaut in a space suit explores the universe in a spaceship. Also used to express interest in space travel and planets. Represents the desire to discover something new and to increase the expansion of the mind. | ||
| Firefighter | What's the fire? The firefighters' protective clothing protects firefighters from the high temperatures. The fire department extinguishes fires, saves lives and sometimes cats from trees. Used in conjunction with safety, fire protection and the job profile. | ||
| Police officer | The cops are here! Law and order, protection, and investigations. | ||
| Detective | Hot on the case! Searching for clues, evidence, keeping it under wraps. | ||
| Guard | Standing guard! Buckingham Palace, guard, red uniform. | ||
| Ninja | I have never been here! Dressed in black, masked and armed with a throwing star or sword. Japanese martial artist and master of camouflage and deception. Stands for espionage, supernatural abilities and dark fascination. | ||
| Construction worker | Heading to the job site! Hard work, craftsmanship, safety first. | ||
| Person with crown | You are so noble! The person with crown stands for rule, status, nobility and monarchy. Or to tease a person who thinks they are too good for themselves. Most often, the emoji is used in a positive context. | ||
| Prince | A prince (from the Latin princeps = the first one) with crown. Title of nobility as the descendant of a king. The emoji is also used ironically for a show off or for a wealthy, good-looking man. The prince is considered a general symbol of luck and represents reason, intellect and masculinity. Your wishes will come true. | ||
| Princess | A beautiful, distinguished and aristocratic princess with a crown or a diadem. The dream of all little girls. You can be happy if a man sends you this emoji, because then you are his princess. | ||
| Person in tuxedo | Today is a big day! The tuxedo consists of a jacket, a vest and trousers. Particularly elegant and suitable for sophisticated occasions. Symbolically, the emoji stands for an official occasion or celebration, for example, a banquet or your own wedding. The tuxedo also illustrates affectionate appointments and reunions. | ||
| Person with veil | I'm getting married! Refers to the bride herself, a marriage or a soon-to-be wedding. Can be used for invitations, wedding anniversary, planning a celebration or looking for a wedding dress. | ||
| Mx Claus | I love Christmas! Gender-neutral alternative to Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. With regard to Christmas. Symbolic figure for Christmas gifts: Bring presents to the good children, the bad ones get the birching. | ||
| Santa Claus | Merry Christmas! The plump, friendly elderly gentleman with a red cap and a white beard lives up in the north. On Christmas Eve, he slips through the chimney to put the presents under the Christmas tree for the good children. | ||
| Mrs. Claus | The friendly elderly woman with a red and white cap and glasses is Santa Clausโ wife. First mentioned in the short story โA Christmas Legendโ (1849) by James Rees. Represents the feast of Christmas and the contemplative pre-Christmas period. | ||
| Superhero | With superhuman powers, they fight evil and thus protect humanity. The costume is used for the recognition factor but also for the protection of their identity. They are characterized by a high morality, great courage and sense of justice as well as the unconditional commitment to others. But every superhero is also vulnerable and has his or her underbelly. | ||
| Supervillain | The super villain is the evil adversary of the superhero, e.g. Lex Luther and Superman or Joker and Batman. They usually have superhuman abilities, a high intelligence and suffer from megalomania. The villain acts out his or her evil side and enjoys it. | ||
| Mage | This is just hocus-pocus or โI'm not a magician!โ Someone wants to watch fantasy movies or has an idea for a carnival costume. Whether real magician or magical personality: It's about supernatural magic. | ||
| Fairy | You still believe in the tooth fairy or โI love Peter Pan filmsโ. The mostly beautiful mythical creatures have magic powers. They can be female as well as male, good or bad. They symbolize magic, purity and childishness. | ||
| Vampire | I am a creature of the night or โyou bloodsuckerโ! Dark cloak and pointed fangs: The undead in man-shape leave their graves at night to drink blood, preferably of the human kind. Have supernatural powers. The most famous vampire is probably Count Dracula. | ||
| Merperson | The sea, freedom, seduction, mystery, identity, and otherness. | ||
| Elf | My favorite movie is Lord of the Rings! The small, graceful nature spirits with the pointed ears are mediators between nature and humans. The mythical creatures have supernatural abilities, can fly and become invisible. Represent timidity, delicateness and a close affinity to nature. | ||
| Genie | Tales from Thousand and One Nights, I Dream of Jeannie or Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. Character from oriental fairy tales: Locked in a bottle or lamp for punishment, the genie must satisfy three wishes for everyone who frees him. Metaphor for self-inflicted danger. | ||
| Zombie | Walking around like a zombie, playing โResident Evilโ or watching โThe Walking Deadโ! Fictional creature from horror movies: a walking dead person, deprived of his or her soul. Mostly bad, scary and out for revenge. Represents will-less, dependent people. | ||
| Troll | I love fantasy! The mythical creature from Norse mythology with green skin and a big nose is a troll. However, the Emoji can also be used for wantonly annoying other Internet users (โtrollingโ). | ||
New 2025 | Hairy creature | What was that? Used to express surprise, unease, or embarrassment. |
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Families & Couples
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Unicode |
|---|---|---|---|
| People holding hands | We're walking through life hand in hand! Two people holding hands. Expression of affection, whether in a friendship or a relationship. Symbolic for โI stand by youโ or โYou can always count on meโ. | ||
| Woman and man holding hands | With you, all worries are gone! Couple in love is standing side by side. Man and woman are holding hands, beaming happily. | ||
| Men holding hands | We are a great team! Two men holding hands. Can stand for friendship or represent a gay couple. | ||
| Women holding hands | Two women are holding hands. They could be best friends or siblings. Emoji could also explicitly stand for the same-sex female love. | ||
| Couple with heart | I'm so happy with you! A couple in love (man and woman) next to each other. Both are happy and laughing. The heart represents love. | ||
| Couple with heart: woman, man | Romantic love, affection, a close relationship, and being together. | ||
| Couple with heart: man, man | Two men standing close together, a heart hovering between them. Love is in the air. Whether newly in love or already in a relationship. The emoji stands for deep feelings and romance. | ||
| Couple with heart: woman, woman | Two women with a heart floating in the air between them. The heart represents the romantic relationship between them. It's either young love or they already heard the wedding bells. Symbolic for same-sex love. | ||
| Kiss | A loving kiss, romance, intimacy, relationships, making up, and flirting. | ||
| Kiss: woman, man | Man and woman with closed eyes and lips pointed to kiss. They would love to kiss now. The pink heart stands for love. | ||
| Kiss: man, man | Two men with their eyes closed just before they kiss. The two are in a romantic relationship and are in love. | ||
| Kiss: woman, woman | The eyes are closed, the women are kissing or are about to kiss. The two are in a romantic relationship and feel for each other. The heart stands for their feelings and symbolizes love. | ||
| Family | Can refer to the classical constellation of father, mother, child(ren), or to a close relationship within the family. You start a family or are invited to a party in the inner circle. | ||
| Family: man, woman, boy | Just the three of us! Mom, dad, and kid, sharing love and togetherness. | ||
| Family: man, woman, girl | We love our daughter! Parenting, warmth, and care. | ||
| Family: man, woman, girl, boy | A traditional family with mom, dad, kids, stability, and love. | ||
| Family: man, woman, boy, boy | Our boys are our pride and joy! Parental love and family moments. | ||
| Family: man, woman, girl, girl | Only the best for our girls! Family time and togetherness. | ||
| Family: man, man, boy | Rainbow family, two dads with son, tolerance and solidarity. | ||
| Family: man, man, girl | Two dads and their amazing daughter! Same-sex parents, LGBTQ. | ||
| Family: man, man, girl, boy | Proud two-dad family with two kids! Family rights and equality for all. | ||
| Family: man, man, boy, boy | Two dads, two boys, and an abundance of love! Family and closeness. | ||
| Family: man, man, girl, girl | Two dads, two daughters, a loving, supportive rainbow family. | ||
| Family: woman, woman, boy | Proud moms of our boy! So much motherly love, warmth, and care. | ||
| Family: woman, woman, girl | Our daughter is our greatest joy! Closeness, trust, and happiness. | ||
| Family: woman, woman, girl, boy | Our little rainbow family! Two moms, diversity, and respect. | ||
| Family: woman, woman, boy, boy | Two moms, two boys, one safe, loving family. | ||
| Family: woman, woman, girl, girl | Only the best for our daughters! Sisterly love, respect, and support. | ||
| Family: man, girl, boy | Single father or the wife is out and about and the husband is looking after the children. A proud father who spends time with his children or an older brother who takes care of his siblings. | ||
| Family: man, boy | Like father, like son or โHe takes completely after the fatherโ. Symbolizes a family (father and son, brothers, cousins) and a close relationship. May stand for a father and son trip, love among brothers and sisters or a single parent. | ||
| Family: man, boy, boy | Family man with his sons or the big brother with his younger brothers. Whether related by blood or not, there is a close emotional relationship. Illustrates a father's love, an excursion with his sons or a single father. | ||
| Family: man, girl | I'm raising my daughter on my own or โMy little sister is my one and allโ. The persons are related or in a close relationship with each other. | ||
| Family: man, girl, girl | I guard my daughters jealously! Girls are often daddy's girls and fathers would love to lay the world at their princesses' feet. The father is spending time with his daughters or is a single parent. | ||
| Family: woman, girl, boy | The man is working, his wife spends the day alone with the children. Can refer to a particular mother with her children, to a single parent, or to motherly love in general. | ||
| Family: woman, boy | My little brother is annoying! The woman is the sister or mother of a little boy. Represents family ties. May mean the woman is a single parent. | ||
| Family: woman, boy, boy | My sons are great or โI am a mother of twinsโ. Can stand for motherly love in general or for kinship. | ||
| Family: woman, girl | My daughter is like me or โI like spending time with my sisterโ. Used by the mother, it can refer to the daughter or vice versa. Represents family ties. May mean the woman is a single parent. | ||
| Family: woman, girl, girl | A mere women's household is great! Mother of two daughters or twins. Can also be an aunt with her nieces, or sisters. | ||
| Family: adult, adult, child | Gender-neutral family, caregivers, and the parent-child relationship. | ||
| Family: adult, adult, child, child | Family of four, family bond, community, and a strong sense of togetherness. | ||
| Family: adult, child | Just the two of us! Single parenting, care, and responsibility. | ||
| Family: adult, child, child | Everything for my kids! A loving parent, attention, and a safe place to grow. |
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Emoji Meaning: How Smileys and Emojis can better express your feelings
Have you ever wondered how to better express your feelings? In this video you will learn how smileys and emojis can help you show your emotions. We explain the meaning of various emojis from the "Smileys & People" category and how they make our messages more lively and understandable.