bow and arrow Emoji

๐Ÿน ยท U+1F3F9 ยท Emoji 1.0

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What does the bow and arrow emoji mean?

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

When discussing ancient warfare, mythological figures, or outdoor activities, people reach for the ๐Ÿน emoji, which represents a bow and arrow, a weapon used for hunting and combat, and also a symbol of archery and marksmanship. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the sport of archery or figuratively to represent strength, agility, and focus. In slang, the ๐Ÿน emoji may be used to convey a sense of being "on target" or achieving a goal, and it is also associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius, representing adventure and exploration. The ๐Ÿน emoji can also be used to add a touch of medieval or fantasy flair to a message.

How the bow and arrow emoji is used

The ๐Ÿน emoji is often used in social media posts and captions related to outdoor activities, such as hiking or hunting, and in online discussions about fantasy and adventure movies or books. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ๐Ÿน emoji may be used to add a playful or humorous touch to a post, while on Twitter, it may be used to convey a sense of determination or focus. The tone of the ๐Ÿน emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from serious and competitive to lighthearted and adventurous, and its use may be more prevalent among younger generations who are familiar with fantasy and adventure genres.

bow and arrow emoji examples

How to copy the bow and arrow emoji

To use the bow and arrow 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+1F3F9), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

More about bow and arrow

Also known as

archerarcheryarrowbowsagittariustoolweaponzodiac

bow and arrow emoji on different platforms

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

๐Ÿน
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

bow and arrow Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿน
Namebow and arrow
CategoryObjects
CodepointsU+1F3F9
Shortcode:bow_and_arrow:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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bow and arrow Emoji FAQ

What does the bow and arrow emoji mean?

When discussing ancient warfare, mythological figures, or outdoor activities, people reach for the ๐Ÿน emoji, which represents a bow and arrow, a weapon used for hunting and combat, and also a symbol of archery and marksmanship. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the sport of archery or figuratively to represent strength, agility, and focus.

How do I copy and paste the bow and arrow emoji?

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

What is the bow and arrow emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F3F9, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :bow_and_arrow:.

What are other names for the bow and arrow emoji?

People also search for the bow and arrow emoji as archer, archery, arrow, bow, sagittarius.

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