merman Emoji

๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ ยท U+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F ยท Emoji 5.0

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What does the merman emoji mean?

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

A mythical male creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a fish, the ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ emoji represents a merman, a being from folklore and fairytales often associated with the ocean and sea gods like Neptune. Figuratively, it can symbolize a connection to the sea or a sense of mystique and otherworldliness. In slang, the ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ emoji is sometimes used to express a sense of being an outsider or to add a touch of whimsy and fantasy to a message. It can also be used to represent a man who is perceived as being in tune with his emotions or highly sensitive.

merman in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

๐Ÿป Light๐Ÿผ Medium-light๐Ÿฝ Medium๐Ÿพ Medium-dark๐Ÿฟ Dark

How the merman emoji is used

The ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ emoji is used in digital communication to add a touch of fantasy and playfulness, particularly in contexts where users are discussing mythology, folklore, or the ocean. It is often used in captions and comments on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where users can express their creativity and showcase their personalities. The tone of the ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from lighthearted and humorous to more serious and symbolic. On some platforms, the ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ emoji may be more popular among younger users who are familiar with internet culture and memes.

merman emoji examples

How to copy the merman emoji

To use the merman 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+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

creaturefairytalefolkloreneptuneoceanposeidonseasirentridenttriton

merman emoji on different platforms

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

๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

merman Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ
Namemerman
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F
Shortcode:merman:
Emoji version5.0
Unicode version5.0
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merman Emoji FAQ

What does the merman emoji mean?

A mythical male creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a fish, the ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ emoji represents a merman, a being from folklore and fairytales often associated with the ocean and sea gods like Neptune. Figuratively, it can symbolize a connection to the sea or a sense of mystique and otherworldliness.

How do I copy and paste the merman emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿงœโ€โ™‚๏ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the merman emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :merman:.

What are other names for the merman emoji?

People also search for the merman emoji as creature, fairytale, folklore, neptune, ocean.

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