orangutan Emoji
🦧 · U+1F9A7 · Emoji 12.0
What does the orangutan emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When discussing wildlife, conservation, or even making a humorous comparison to a clumsy person, individuals often reach for the 🦧 emoji, which directly represents an orangutan, a great ape native to Indonesia and Malaysia, and is also used figuratively to convey a sense of agility or cleverness, while in slang, it may be used to tease someone who is being a bit awkward or silly, similar to how an ape might be perceived. The 🦧 emoji can also symbolize strength and adaptability, given the orangutan's remarkable physical abilities and intelligence. In a broader sense, the 🦧 emoji can represent a connection to nature and the animal kingdom. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from literal to metaphorical.
How the orangutan emoji is used
The 🦧 emoji is frequently used in social media captions and comments, particularly on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, where users share photos and videos of orangutans or use the emoji to add a touch of humor or whimsy to their posts. The tone of the 🦧 emoji can range from playful and lighthearted to serious and educational, depending on the user's intention and the platform's audience. On Twitter, the 🦧 emoji might be used in tweets about conservation efforts or wildlife preservation, while on TikTok, it might be used in comedic skits or challenges. The 🦧 emoji's usage can also differ across generations, with younger users more likely to use it in a humorous or ironic way.
orangutan emoji examples
- just saw an orangutan at the zoo and it was so cool 🦧
- you're such a clumsy ape 🦧, how did you trip over your own feet
How to copy the orangutan emoji
To use the orangutan 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+1F9A7), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about orangutan
Also known as
orangutan emoji on different platforms
How the orangutan emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



orangutan Emoji Details
| Emoji | 🦧 |
| Name | orangutan |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F9A7 |
| Shortcode | :orangutan: |
| Emoji version | 12.0 |
| Unicode version | 12.0 |
orangutan Emoji FAQ
When discussing wildlife, conservation, or even making a humorous comparison to a clumsy person, individuals often reach for the 🦧 emoji, which directly represents an orangutan, a great ape native to Indonesia and Malaysia, and is also used figuratively to convey a sense of agility or cleverness, while in slang, it may be used to tease someone who is being a bit awkward or silly, similar to how an ape might be perceived. The 🦧 emoji can also symbolize strength and adaptability, given the orangutan's remarkable physical abilities and intelligence.
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+1F9A7, introduced in Emoji version 12.0 (Unicode 12.0). Its shortcode is :orangutan:.
People also search for the orangutan emoji as animal, ape, monkey.