rhinoceros Emoji
๐ฆ ยท U+1F98F ยท Emoji 3.0
What does the rhinoceros emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When discussing wildlife or referencing something as tough or resilient, the ๐ฆ emoji represents a rhinoceros, a large, herbivorous mammal with distinctive horns and tough skin, and is often used figuratively to convey strength or stubbornness, while in slang, it can imply someone or something is being unyielding or unstoppable, and in some contexts, it may also symbolize a connection to conservation or wildlife preservation efforts, highlighting the importance of protecting endangered species like the rhinoceros.
How the rhinoceros emoji is used
The tone of messages using the ๐ฆ emoji can range from playful and humorous to serious and informative, and its usage varies across different platforms, with younger generations often using it in memes and jokes on TikTok and Twitter, while older users may employ it in more straightforward references to wildlife or conservation on Facebook and Instagram, and in comments sections, the emoji can be used to express admiration for someone's determination or tenacity, with the tone often being lighthearted and teasing.
rhinoceros emoji examples
- just saw a rhino at the zoo and it was so cool ๐ฆ
- you're being super stubborn today aren't you ๐ฆ
How to copy the rhinoceros emoji
To use the rhinoceros 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+1F98F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
rhinoceros emoji on different platforms
How the rhinoceros emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



rhinoceros Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ฆ |
| Name | rhinoceros |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Codepoints | U+1F98F |
| Shortcode | :rhinoceros: |
| Emoji version | 3.0 |
| Unicode version | 3.0 |
rhinoceros Emoji FAQ
When discussing wildlife or referencing something as tough or resilient, the ๐ฆ emoji represents a rhinoceros, a large, herbivorous mammal with distinctive horns and tough skin, and is often used figuratively to convey strength or stubbornness, while in slang, it can imply someone or something is being unyielding or unstoppable, and in some contexts, it may also symbolize a connection to conservation or wildlife preservation efforts, highlighting the importance of protecting endangered species like the rhinoceros.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ฆ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F98F, introduced in Emoji version 3.0 (Unicode 3.0). Its shortcode is :rhinoceros:.
People also search for the rhinoceros emoji as animal.