| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇹 | Malta | Flag of Malta representing the country | Flags | U+1F1F2 U+1F1F9 | :Malta: |
Meaning
The 🇲🇹 emoji depicts the national flag of Malta. It symbolizes the country, its people, and Maltese culture. This flag emoji is used to indicate Malta in digital communication.
Common Uses
- Identifying Malta in messages or social media posts
- Expressing national pride or cultural references
- Referring to travel or events related to Malta
- Highlighting Maltese news or sports teams
- Marking location or origin related to Malta
Examples
I'm visiting 🇲🇹 next month!
Support the 🇲🇹 football team!
Discover the beauty of 🇲🇹
Related Emojis
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom flag – Shows the flag of the UK, Malta’s former colonial power.
- 🇪🇺 European Union flag – Represents the EU, of which Malta is a member.
- 🏰 Castle – Symbolizes Maltese historic landmarks and heritage.
- 🌍 Globe showing Europe-Africa – Indicates Malta’s geographic position in the Mediterranean.
Technical Notes
The 🇲🇹 emoji is composed of two regional indicator symbols: U+1F1F2 (M) and U+1F1F9 (T). It was added to the Unicode Standard around Unicode 6.0 in 2010. Visual design varies slightly across platforms but consistently shows the red and white Maltese flag with the distinctive George Cross in the upper hoist corner. This emoji has no skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the 🇲🇹 emoji mean?
The 🇲🇹 emoji represents the national flag of Malta.
How is the 🇲🇹 emoji used?
It is used to refer to Malta, its culture, events, or to indicate location related to the country.
Does the meaning of the 🇲🇹 emoji change by context?
Its meaning generally stays consistent as a symbol of Malta, though it can also denote Maltese pride or references to related topics.