Symbols emojis with their meaning

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You'll find all current symbols emojis in Whatsapp and Facebook as well as a description of their meaning. Have fun with diving into the colorful world of emojis!

💌Love letter
The white envelope, sealed with a heart, contains a love letter. With a heartfelt message. Symbolizes love and romance. Expresses affection or invites to a date.
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💌 Hearts, Shapes and Emotions

EmojiNameMeaning
Love letter
I’m sending you my heart! Romance, love, asking you out.
Heart with arrow
In love, romance, Cupid's arrow, Valentine's Day.
Heart with ribbon
I'm giving you my heart! Gift, love, Valentine's Day, birthday.
Sparkling heart
Butterflies in your stomach! Crush, excitement, admiration.
Growing heart
Growing love, stronger feelings, increased heartbeat.
Beating heart
Love, strong connection, life, baby.
Revolving hearts
My heart is dancing with joy! Love, affection, happiness, romance.
Two hearts
Newly in love! Romance, affection, friendship.
Heart decoration
Love, affection, attention, decoration.
Heart exclamation
That's amazing! Emphasizing affection or approval.
Broken heart
My heart is broken! Heartbreak, heartache, pain.
Heart on fire
I'm totally in love! Passionate love, burning with enthusiasm.
Mending heart
Recovery, coping with grief, loss, heartbreak.
Red heart
Love, affection, passion, gratitude, enthusiasm.
Pink heart
I love you! Affection, romance, friendship, beauty.
Orange heart
Friends for life! Affectionate love, close friendship, care.
Yellow heart
Thanks for your help! Friendship, happiness, loyalty, appreciation.
Green heart
I'm always here for you! Friendship, reconciliation, Ireland, NCT.
Blue heart
Full of confidence! Friendship, ocean, autism, positive vibes.
Light blue heart
Camaraderie, gratitude, optimism, peace, sky, sea.
Purple heart
Love and compassion, affection, glamour, wealth, military honor.
Brown heart
A connection to nature, chocolate, security, and coziness.
Black heart
I love dark humor! Dark soul, sadness, grief.
Grey heart
Maintain neutrality! Sobriety, respect, support.
White heart
Pure love, kindness, affection, compassion, innocence.
Kiss mark
A kiss as a thank you! Mark, kiss, affection, gratitude.
Hundred points
Perfect! Proud, full marks, 100% approval, top performance.
Anger symbol
That's enough! Anger, annoyance, stress, warning, caution, emotion.
Collision
That blew my mind! Huge surprise, impact, explosion.
Sweat droplets
Phew, I’m totally wiped out! Stress, excitement, or intense effort.
Dashing away
I gotta go! Hurry, speeding off, cloud of dust.
Hole
I could sink into the ground! Awkward, embarrassing, ashamed.
Speech balloon
Hang on, I’m typing! Chat, conversation, or reply.
Eye in speech bubble
I’m a witness! Against bullying and online abuse.
Left speech bubble
Talk to me! Spoken words, comments, replies, and quotes.
Right anger bubble
What the heck?! Anger, rage, loud yelling, and arguing.
Thought balloon
What are you thinking? Daydreaming, thinking it over, making a decision, conversation.
ZZZ
I'm wiped out! Used to indicate sleep, sleepiness, disinterest, boredom.
New 2024
Splatter
Freshness, moisture, emotions, water activities.
Red circle
Full intensity! Love, anger, passion, energy, alarm, focus.
Orange circle
Positive energy! Warmth, creativity, zest for life, and activity.
Yellow circle
Sunny vibes! Represents happiness, light, hope, clarity, and good vibes.
Green circle
All clear! Stands for safety, approval, health, and permission.
Blue circle
Stay cool! Calm, trust, clarity, depth, and serenity.
Purple circle
Mystical vibes! Spirituality, magic, intuition, depth, and something special.
Brown circle
Down-to-earth, stable, reliable, and in touch with nature.
Black circle
Minimalism, clarity, reduction, focus, depth, and mystery.
White circle
Pure and clear! Innocence, peace, a new beginning, and lightness.
Red square
A clear warning! Stop, limit, prohibition, and strong emotions.
Orange square
Energy building! Motivation, movement, fresh starts, and creativity.
Yellow square
Bright attention, sharp focus, a clear sign or signal, and a sense of clarity.
Green square
Represents stability, safety, approval, health, and balance.
Blue square
Objectivity, calm, trust, logic, clarity, and order.
Purple square
Especially creative, imaginative, spiritual, individual, and deep-thinking.
Brown square
Down-to-earth vibes, nature, stability, and authenticity.
Black large square
A strong, focused presence that conveys seriousness, power, depth, and authority.
White large square
Openness, neutrality, new beginnings, possibilities, purity, and clarity.
Black medium square
Compact, clear, structured, neat, defined, and stable.
White medium square
Space for ideas! Planning, overview, possibilities, and flexibility.
Black medium-small square
A tiny detail! Point, precision, structure, emphasis, and finesse.
White medium-small square
A subtle hint, a little mark, a touch of lightness and restraint.
Black small square
A small, minimal accent used for emphasis, marking, or as a focal point.
White small square
Light marker, subtle separation, placeholder, or small note.
Large orange diamond
Conspicuous indication, marking, signal, or focal point.
Large blue diamond
Calm focus, a sense of order, concentration, and an objective attitude.
Small orange diamond
Note, small accent, detail, emphasis, or additional info.
Small blue diamond
Subtle emphasis, additional information, supporting details.
Red triangle pointed up
Upward energy, increase, progress, growth, warning signal.
Red triangle pointed down
Downward movement, decline, lowering, completion, grounding.
Diamond with a dot
Kawaii, cute, childlike, sweet, lovable, flower-like.
Radio button
Decision, option, control, button, push button, trigger.
White square button
Inactive checkbox, open option, empty selection field.
Black square button
Decision made, active checkbox, selected checkbox.
New 2025
Fight cloud
Things are about to blow up! Conflict, fighting, a chaotic, explosive situation.
Dizzy
Everything’s spinning! Dizzy, lightheaded, drunk, seeing stars.

🛗 Location and Warning

EmojiNameMeaning
Elevator
I'm taking the elevator! Changing floors, accessibility, a feeling of fear.
ATM sign
Gotta hit the ATM, need cash fast! Cash, bank, travel, finances.
Litter in bin sign
Cleanliness, letting go, tidying up, throwing away, deleting, and waste.
Potable water
Thirst, refreshment, availability, scarcity, water, and supply.
Wheelchair symbol
Inclusion, support, accessibility, mobility, parking, and restroom.
Men’s room
Male identity, men’s restroom, changing room, and men’s area.
Women’s room
Femininity, female identity, women's area, and ladies' room.
Restroom
Wayfinding, privacy, public restroom, and sanitary area.
Baby symbol
Silliness, immaturity, pregnancy, care, diaper-changing room.
Water closet
Be right back! Relaxation, relief, private moment, restroom sign.
Passport control
Skepticism, mistrust, border control, entry, airport, and passport.
Customs
Control, inspection, customs, import, goods, luggage, and questioning.
Baggage claim
Waiting, traveling, arrival, homecoming, baggage claim carousel, and lost luggage.
Left luggage
Storage, temporary storage, assistance, security, and lockers.
Warning
Watch out, imminent danger! Warning, risk, caution.
Children crossing
Watch for children! Warning sign, school zone ahead, slow down.
No entry
No entry! Access restricted, rule, warning, prohibited.
Prohibited
Stop! No entry, restricted area, warning, denial.
No bicycles
No bikes allowed here! Bans, restrictions, closures.
No smoking
No smoking, non-smokers, health protection, and consideration.
No littering
No littering! Disposal obligation, environment, waste, order, notice.
Non-potable water
Warning, health hazard, prohibition sign, fountain, campsite.
No pedestrians
No pedestrians allowed, sign, restriction, control, protection.
No mobile phones
Radio silence! No phones, time for peace, quiet, and full concentration.
No one under eighteen
For adults only! Warning, age restriction, protection, regulation.
Radioactive
Radioactivity, radiation hazard, atomic warning, science.
Biohazard
Warning, risk of infection! Virus, infection, illness, environmental hazard.

⬆️ Arrows and AV

EmojiNameMeaning
Up arrow
Increase, improvement, priority, up arrow, and north.
Up-right arrow
Optimism, rise, development, orientation, northeast.
Right arrow
Reference, continue, next step, direction to the right, east, future.
Down-right arrow
Downward trend, negative trend, decline, decrease, and southeast.
Down arrow
Low point, descent, download, downward arrow, south, reference to content.
Down-left arrow
Mood drop, giving in, change of direction, retreat, southwest.
Left arrow
Retreat, reversal, west, past, previous statement.
Up-left arrow
Reorientation, rethinking, looking back, correction, and northwest.
Up-down arrow
Scroll, switch, sort, compare, and reverse.
Left-right arrow
Exchange, comparison, bidirectional, opposite, and flexibility.
Right arrow curving left
Back, turn back, return, correction, reply, and feedback.
Left arrow curving right
Branch off, reroute, forward, refer, link, reverse.
Right arrow curving up
Upload, positive trend, growth, improvement, rise, success.
Right arrow curving down
Decline, descent, deterioration, loss, or downloading.
Clockwise vertical arrows
Load, update, renew, repeat, data, content, cycle.
Counterclockwise arrows button
Exchange, synchronization, role reversal, and transformation.
BACK arrow
Undo, back, backward, starting position, and the past.
END arrow
Final phase, completion, end, finale, goal achieved and judgment.
ON! arrow
Let’s go! Motivated, activated, switched on, ready to go, and online.
SOON arrow
Soon, coming soon, announcement, preparation, date, and event.
TOP arrow
Top, excellent, best performance, leading, peak, maximum.
Shuffle tracks button
Decision, switching, change, randomness, order, and direction.
Repeat button
Clockwise, routine, habit, cycle, and endless loop.
Repeat single button
Single repetition, recurrence of a moment, and a single element.
Play button
Roll film! Begin, activate, execute, play, and continue.
Fast-forward button
Hurry, forward, fast-forward, skipping, and speeding up.
Next track button
Skip, click through, next episode, and change the topic.
Play or pause button
Control, set timing, stop, interrupt, short pause.
Reverse button
Back, turning back, retreat, correction, left, and the past.
Fast reverse button
Review, repeat, previous track, past, double arrow.
Last track button
Jump back, return, second chance, starting point, origin.
Upwards button
Increase priority, turn up the volume, upward movement and rise.
Fast up button
Haste, an upward jump, leveling up, and a strong increase.
Downwards button
Downward movement, lower priority, turn down the volume, and decrease.
Fast down button
Sluggishness, downward jump, downgrade, and sharp decline.
Pause button
Thinking break, buying time, stopping, interrupting, and waiting.
Stop button
Stop! Suspension, withdrawal, termination, conclusion, and standstill.
Record button
Activate, go live, record, document, and observe.
Eject button
Ejection, disconnecting, shutdown, exit, withdrawal, and media.
Cinema
Entertainment, storytelling, streaming, camera, cinema, scene.
Dim button
Dimming brightness, darkness, calm, energy saving, night.
Bright button
Brightness, daylight, light, positive energy, a radiant smile.
Antenna bars
No service! Cell phone signal, Wi-Fi, telephone, contact, and resonance.
Wireless
Wireless, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, connecting devices and people.
Vibration mode
Please do not disturb! Silent, vibrate, considerate, and quiet.
Mobile phone off
Quiet please! Break, focus, airplane mode, offline, unavailable.

🛐 Identity and Beliefs

EmojiNameMeaning
Place of worship
I'm sorry! Kneeling, apologizing, praying, church, mosque.
Om
Ommm... Mantra, origin, spiritual growth, meditation, yoga.
Star of David
Bar Mitzvah is coming soon! Judaism, Israel, Hanukkah, celebrations.
Wheel of dharma
The path to enlightenment! Buddhism, Eightfold Path, eternal spirit.
Yin yang
Everything in balance! Opposites, balance, unity, harmony.
Latin cross
Christian symbol, connection between earth and heaven, religion.
Orthodox cross
Symbol of faith in Orthodox Christianity, crucifixion.
Star and crescent
We're flying to Turkey! An Islamic symbol often seen on flags.
Peace symbol
Make peace! Love, harmony, balance, conflict resolution.
Menorah
Hanukkah, Jewish festival, nine-branched menorah.
Dotted six-pointed star
Magical moments, opposites, hexagrams, banishing spirits.
Atom symbol
Small but mighty! Science, the union of energy and matter.
Khanda
Khanda symbol, Sikhism, community, spiritual values, tolerance.
Aries
Energetic, competitive, dynamic, spontaneous, takes charge in love.
Taurus
I enjoy life! Indulgence, endurance, my own rhythm.
Gemini
Curious, diverse, versatile, May 21 - June 21.
Cancer
I'm in my element! Gentle, helpful, humble.
Leo
Brave, confident, warm-hearted, generous.
Virgo
Order is a must! Pragmatic, goal-driven, analytical, organized.
Libra
Balancing act in life! Harmony, balance, diplomacy.
Scorpio
Mysterious, selective, curious, honest.
Sagittarius
Aim high! Independence, generosity, and optimism.
Capricorn
Ambition, discipline, determination, realism.
Aquarius
I'm a free spirit! Individuality, openness, diversity.
Pisces
Empathetic, loyal, sensitive, great listener.
Ophiuchus
Enthusiast, constellation, Greek mythology, 13th zodiac sign.
Female sign
A symbol for women, femininity, gender identity, and women’s rights.
Male sign
A symbol for the male gender, men, masculinity, strength, and action.
Transgender symbol
Trans and nonbinary identities, diversity, and solidarity.

✖️ Alphanumeric

EmojiNameMeaning
Multiply
That’s wrong! Rejection, cancellation, deletion, error, and multiplication.
Plus
One more on top! Use it to add something, show you agree, or say something positive.
Minus
Cross it off the list! Used for reduction, rejection, or separation.
Divide
Let’s split everything up fairly! Division, splitting things up, or distribution.
Heavy equals sign
Harmony, equal rights, comparison, compensation, and balance.
Infinity
Eternal love, connection, boundlessness, and immortality.
Double exclamation mark
Important! Urgency, emphasis, shock, intensity, emotion.
Exclamation question mark
Excuse me?! Express disbelief, confusion, or a rhetorical question.
Red question mark
What does this mean? Urgent question, doubt, uncertainty, curiosity.
White question mark
Inquiry, information, need for clarification, gentleness, openness.
White exclamation mark
Note, information, emphasis, reminder, neutral, discreet.
Red exclamation mark
Attention! Important, alert, urgency, emphasis, pay attention.
Wavy dash
Movement, fluctuation, wave, water, emphasis, and separator.
Currency exchange
Change in perspective, exchange, money, currency, exchange rate, and bank.
Heavy dollar sign
Greed, financing, sales, payment, profit, financial opportunities, USD.
Keycap: #
Code entry, tag, hash, hashtag, topic, and trend.
Keycap: *
Placeholder, censorship, footnote, special feature, and distinction.
Keycap: 0
Emptiness, zero, no result, a tie, beginning and starting point.
Keycap: 1
Favorite, priority, first place, solo, beginning and list item.
Keycap: 2
Alternative, second chance, dialogue, second position, and duality.
Keycap: 3
Three tries, countdown, third place, trio, triangle, and diversity.
Keycap: 4
Happiness (West), misfortune (Asia), quartet, four elements, seasons.
Keycap: 5
Rating, five stars, five fingers, five senses, halftime, and quintet.
Keycap: 6
Intuition, sixth sense, seduction, dice roll, and passion.
Keycap: 7
Lucky number, jackpot, wonders of the world, chakras, and days of the week.
Keycap: 8
Symbol of infinity, balance, wealth, and prosperity.
Keycap: 9
Time, rank, nine lives, longevity, eternity, and an unlucky number.
Keycap: 10
Highest score, perfection, climax, completion, and countdown.
Input latin uppercase
Input, highlighting, capitalization, alphabet, ABC, heading.
Input latin lowercase
Text formatting, fine-tuning, lowercase letters, continuous text, keyboard, abc.
Input numbers
Counting, numbers, math, numeric keypad, PIN code, and rating.
Input symbols
Input field, encoding, formatting, special characters, and symbols.
Input latin letters
Writing, spelling, letters, Latin, and communication.
A button (blood type)
Blood type, rating, grade, start, priority, alphabet.
AB button (blood type)
Universal receiver, rarity, uniqueness, diversity.
B button (blood type)
Blood donation, leadership position, alternative, second choice.
CL button
Back to square one! Delete, reset, command, clear button, outdated.
COOL button
Cool! Impressed, admiring, approving, superior, and ironic.
FREE button
Free of charge, free, freely available, with no obligation, unbound.
Information
Sharing knowledge, a tip, an explanation, an answer, and information.
P button
Break, take a deep breath, traffic sign, parking lot, parking garage, parking space.
ID button
Who are you? ID, assignment, object, person.
Circled M
Let's meet at the subway station! Entrance, directions, public transit.
NEW button
Unfamiliar, unused, new release, update, and a new opportunity.
NG button
No good, faulty, unsuitable, rejected, failed, warning.
O button (blood type)
Universal donor, compatible, option, zero, minimalism.
OK button
All right! Approval, consent, confirmation, and clearance.
SOS button
Help, we're in trouble! SOS, signal, help, danger, emergency, rescue.
UP! button
Upgrade, update, promotion, more power, upward, higher.
VS button
The battle begins! Competition, excitement, comparison, contrast.
Japanese “here” button
Highlighting, availability, presence, location, and meeting point.
Japanese “service charge” button
Service, support, assistance, extras at no extra charge, bonus.
Japanese “monthly amount” button
Time to settle up! Monthly, rhythm, invoice, moon.
Japanese “not free of charge” button
Not a bargain! Toll, fee, possession, access, offer.
Japanese “reserved” button
This way! Path, direction, destination, finger, toe.
Japanese “bargain” button
Special offers, discounts, shopping, recommendations, perks.
Japanese “discount” button
Bargain hunting! Discount, deal, sale, promo, perk.
Japanese “free of charge” button
No fees! Free of charge, own nothing, or unavailable.
Japanese “prohibited” button
Hands off! No entry, restriction, taboo, limit, undesirable.
Japanese “acceptable” button
That works! Accepted, approval, confirmation, allowed.
Japanese “application” button
It's official now! Application, form, administration, monkey, zodiac.
Japanese “passing grade” button
Passed! Qualified, progress, agreement, partnership.
Japanese “vacancy” button
Openness, availability, rooms available, unoccupied, and vacancy.
Japanese “congratulations” button
Best wishes, blessings, success, honor, respect, holidays.
Japanese “secret” button
Shh, don't tell! Secrecy, confidential, sensitive, and private.
Japanese “open for business” button
Open for business, ready to serve, available, welcome.
Japanese “no vacancy” button
No more space! Fully booked, capacity reached, limited, full.

⚕️ Other Symbols

EmojiNameMeaning
Medical symbol
First aid, healing, pharmacy, hospital, medicine, and emergency.
Recycling symbol
Recycling, reduce, reuse, going green, sustainability, eco-friendly.
Fleur-de-lis
Nobility obliges! French heraldry, royalty, and the Scouts' emblem.
Trident emblem
Attack, defense, hunting, symbol of the gods, also a warning sign.
Name badge
Who am I? Identity, belonging, Japanese kindergartens.
Japanese symbol for beginner
Fresh behind the wheel! New driver, Shoshinsha mark, required.
Hollow red circle
Correct, agreement, accepted, marked, Japan.
Check mark button
Checked off! Confirmed, approved, OK, successfully completed.
Check box with check
Select, check off, mark, form, list, and options.
Check mark
Agreed, positive feedback, checked, verified, and correct.
Cross mark
Prohibition, error, rejection, stop, multiplication, kiss.
Cross mark button
No way! Rejection, wrong, nope, checkbox, survey.
Curly loop
Confusion, connection, repetition, endless loop, ornament.
Double curly loop
Bonding, free of charge, infinity, and complex interweaving.
Part alternation mark
On stage! Punctuation, singing, music, McDonald's.
Eight-spoked asterisk
Used for footnotes, notes, placeholders, censorship/bleeping.
Eight-pointed star
Joy, liveliness, exuberance, attention, or a hint.
Sparkle
Sparkling like new! Radiance, shine, cleanliness, glam, and decor.
Copyright
Publication, distribution, copyright, ownership, notice.
Registered
Registered, trademark protection, trademark, identity, and originality.
Trade mark
Notice, protection claim, status, and unregistered trademark.
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