person Emoji

๐Ÿง‘ ยท U+1F9D1 ยท Emoji 5.0

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What does the person emoji mean?

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

Literally, ๐Ÿง‘ represents a generic person, but figuratively it is often used to convey a sense of individuality, humanity, or a person in a general sense, without specifying gender, age, or any other characteristic, and in slang, it can be used to refer to oneself or someone else in a neutral or anonymous way. This emoji can also be used to represent a person in a professional, social, or abstract context. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, and it can be combined with other emojis to convey more complex ideas. In a broader sense, ๐Ÿง‘ can symbolize a person's presence, role, or action in a situation.

person 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 person emoji is used

In digital communication, ๐Ÿง‘ is frequently used in texting and social media captions to add a human touch or to illustrate a point about people in general, and its tone can range from formal to informal, depending on the platform and the audience. On TikTok and other visual platforms, ๐Ÿง‘ can be used to create simple, relatable animations or to represent a character in a story, and its usage can differ across generations, with younger users often employing it in more creative and humorous ways. The emoji's versatility and neutrality make it a popular choice for conveying messages that are applicable to anyone, regardless of their background or identity. Its usage can also vary across different cultures and languages, reflecting local norms and preferences.

person emoji examples

How to copy the person emoji

To use the person 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+1F9D1), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

person emoji on different platforms

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

๐Ÿง‘
Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

person Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿง‘
Nameperson
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F9D1
Shortcode:person:
Emoji version5.0
Unicode version5.0
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person Emoji FAQ

What does the person emoji mean?

Literally, ๐Ÿง‘ represents a generic person, but figuratively it is often used to convey a sense of individuality, humanity, or a person in a general sense, without specifying gender, age, or any other characteristic, and in slang, it can be used to refer to oneself or someone else in a neutral or anonymous way. This emoji can also be used to represent a person in a professional, social, or abstract context.

How do I copy and paste the person emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿง‘ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the person emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9D1, introduced in Emoji version 5.0 (Unicode 5.0). Its shortcode is :person:.

What are other names for the person emoji?

People also search for the person emoji as adult.

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