merman Emoji
๐งโโ๏ธ ยท U+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F ยท Emoji 5.0
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 ๐งโโ๏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 ๐งโโ๏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.
๐ป Light๐ผ Medium-light๐ฝ Medium๐พ Medium-dark๐ฟ Dark
How the merman emoji is used
The ๐งโโ๏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 ๐งโโ๏ธ emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from lighthearted and humorous to more serious and symbolic. On some platforms, the ๐งโโ๏ธ emoji may be more popular among younger users who are familiar with internet culture and memes.
merman emoji examples
- just saw the most amazing mermaid show at the aquarium and I'm feeling like ๐งโโ๏ธ
- who needs a beach body when you can be a ๐งโโ๏ธ and rule the ocean
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
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.



merman Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐งโโ๏ธ |
| Name | merman |
| Category | People & Body |
| Codepoints | U+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :merman: |
| Emoji version | 5.0 |
| Unicode version | 5.0 |
merman Emoji FAQ
A mythical male creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a fish, the ๐งโโ๏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.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐งโโ๏ธ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F9DC U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :merman:.
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