menorah Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F54E ยท Emoji 1.0
What does the menorah emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Literally, ๐ represents a menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in Jewish worship, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes Judaism, Jewish culture, or Jewish holidays like Hanukkah. This emoji is often used to express Jewish identity, celebrate Jewish traditions, or commemorate significant events in the Jewish calendar. In a broader sense, ๐ can also represent light, wisdom, or spiritual growth, drawing from the symbolic meanings associated with the menorah in Jewish theology. Its usage is mostly respectful and positive, reflecting the richness and diversity of Jewish heritage.
How the menorah emoji is used
In digital communication, ๐ is frequently used in texting and social media captions to wish someone a happy Hanukkah or to express solidarity with the Jewish community. Tone-wise, the emoji is often employed in a warm and celebratory manner, especially during the eight days of Hanukkah when the menorah is lit. On platforms like TikTok and in comments sections, ๐ may appear in posts discussing Jewish culture, traditions, or current events affecting the Jewish community, with users from different generations and backgrounds utilizing the emoji to convey their messages.
menorah emoji examples
- Happy Hanukkah to you and your family ๐
- Just lit the ๐ for the first night of Hanukkah, feeling so grateful for this tradition
How to copy the menorah emoji
To use the menorah 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+1F54E), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
menorah emoji on different platforms
How the menorah emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



menorah Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | menorah |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+1F54E |
| Shortcode | :menorah: |
| Emoji version | 1.0 |
| Unicode version | 1.0 |
menorah Emoji FAQ
Literally, ๐ represents a menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum used in Jewish worship, whereas figuratively and in slang, it symbolizes Judaism, Jewish culture, or Jewish holidays like Hanukkah. This emoji is often used to express Jewish identity, celebrate Jewish traditions, or commemorate significant events in the Jewish calendar.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F54E, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :menorah:.
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