alien Emoji

๐Ÿ‘ฝ ยท U+1F47D ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the alien emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

Extraterrestrial life forms are often referenced in a humorous or whimsical way using the alien emoji, which can symbolize something or someone being out of this world, strange, or unconventional. Literally, the alien emoji represents an extraterrestrial being, often depicted as a cartoonish creature with a large head and big eyes. Figuratively, it can be used to express that something is weird, futuristic, or otherworldly, and in slang, it is sometimes used to describe someone who is perceived as unusual or eccentric. In certain contexts, the alien emoji can also represent a fascination with science fiction or space exploration.

How the alien emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are where the alien emoji is most frequently used, often to add a touch of humor or playfulness to a message or caption. The tone is usually lighthearted and casual, and the emoji is popular among younger generations who enjoy using it to express their quirky side or to reference their favorite science fiction movies or TV shows. In comments and online forums, the alien emoji can be used to convey a sense of irony or sarcasm, and its meaning can vary depending on the context and the user's intentions. On platforms like Twitter, the alien emoji is often used in hashtags related to science fiction or space-related topics.

alien emoji examples

How to copy the alien emoji

To use the alien emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F47D), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about alien

Also known as

alien emoji on different platforms

How the alien emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

alien Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ‘ฝ
Namealien
CategorySmileys & Emotion
CodepointsU+1F47D
Shortcode:alien:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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alien Emoji FAQ

What does the alien emoji mean?

Extraterrestrial life forms are often referenced in a humorous or whimsical way using the alien emoji, which can symbolize something or someone being out of this world, strange, or unconventional. Literally, the alien emoji represents an extraterrestrial being, often depicted as a cartoonish creature with a large head and big eyes.

How do I copy and paste the alien emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿ‘ฝ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the alien emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F47D, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :alien:.

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