Leo Emoji
♌ · U+264C · Emoji 0.6
What does the Leo emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A Leo, the ♌ emoji represents the fifth sign of the zodiac, symbolizing confidence, passion, and charisma, and is often used figuratively to signify a strong personality or a sense of drama and flair, while in slang, it may refer to someone's birth sign or astrological personality traits, with the emoji being used to express pride or identity. The ♌ emoji can also be used to represent the lion, a symbol of courage and strength. In a broader sense, the ♌ emoji can be used to convey a sense of creativity, enthusiasm, and warmth. The emoji is often used in conjunction with other astrological symbols to represent the zodiac as a whole.
How the Leo emoji is used
The ♌ emoji is frequently used in social media profiles and bios to showcase one's astrological sign, and is often seen in tweets and posts about astrology, horoscopes, and personality traits. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the emoji is used in captions and comments to add a touch of personality and humor, with younger generations using it to express their interests and passions. The tone of the emoji can range from playful and lighthearted to serious and introspective, depending on the context and intended audience. In texting and messaging, the ♌ emoji can be used to sign off or add a personal touch to a message.
Leo emoji examples
- just found out my crush is a leo too ♌😍
- leo season is coming ♌💫 bring on the drama
How to copy the Leo emoji
To use the Leo 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+264C), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Leo emoji on different platforms
How the Leo emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



Leo Emoji Details
| Emoji | ♌ |
| Name | Leo |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+264C |
| Shortcode | :leo: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
Leo Emoji FAQ
A Leo, the ♌ emoji represents the fifth sign of the zodiac, symbolizing confidence, passion, and charisma, and is often used figuratively to signify a strong personality or a sense of drama and flair, while in slang, it may refer to someone's birth sign or astrological personality traits, with the emoji being used to express pride or identity. The ♌ emoji can also be used to represent the lion, a symbol of courage and strength.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ♌ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+264C, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :leo:.