family Emoji

๐Ÿ‘ช ยท U+1F46A ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the family emoji mean?

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

When expressing love and unity, or referencing domestic life, people reach for the ๐Ÿ‘ช emoji, which represents a family, typically consisting of a mother, father, and one or more children, and is used to symbolize close relationships, togetherness, and unity, with figurative uses including describing a close-knit group of friends or a sense of belonging, and slang uses such as referring to a tight social circle or a community that feels like home. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of warmth and closeness. The ๐Ÿ‘ช emoji can also be used to represent a traditional nuclear family or a non-traditional family unit. It is a popular choice for expressing family pride or celebrating family milestones.

How the family emoji is used

The ๐Ÿ‘ช emoji is frequently used in social media captions and comments to express love and appreciation for one's family, and is also commonly used in texting and messaging apps to send quick hellos or updates to family members. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ๐Ÿ‘ช emoji is often used in a more playful and humorous way, such as in memes or jokes about family life. The tone of the ๐Ÿ‘ช emoji can vary depending on the context, but it is generally used to convey a positive and affectionate sentiment, with younger generations using it more frequently and in a more casual manner.

family emoji examples

How to copy the family emoji

To use the family 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+1F46A), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

family emoji on different platforms

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

๐Ÿ‘ช
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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

family Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ‘ช
Namefamily
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F46A
Shortcode:family:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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family Emoji FAQ

What does the family emoji mean?

When expressing love and unity, or referencing domestic life, people reach for the ๐Ÿ‘ช emoji, which represents a family, typically consisting of a mother, father, and one or more children, and is used to symbolize close relationships, togetherness, and unity, with figurative uses including describing a close-knit group of friends or a sense of belonging, and slang uses such as referring to a tight social circle or a community that feels like home. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of warmth and closeness.

How do I copy and paste the family emoji?

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

What is the family emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F46A, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :family:.

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