📨 Incoming Envelope Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📨 | Incoming Envelope | Represents receiving mail or a new message | Objects | U+1F4E8 | :incoming_envelope: |
Meaning
The 📨 emoji depicts an envelope with an arrow pointing inward, symbolizing incoming mail or a new message presence. It indicates reception or delivery of communication.
Common Uses
- Signifying newly received emails or messages
- Illustrating mail or postal services
- Representing notifications of communication in apps
- Used in chats to show incoming correspondence
Examples
Got your 📨, thanks!📨 New message receivedCheck your inbox 📨
Related Emojis
- 📧 Email: depiction of an envelope, typically representing sending or general email.
- ✉️ Envelope: general mail symbol without arrow, less specific to incoming messages.
- 📤 Outbox Tray: symbolizes sending or outgoing messages, opposite of incoming.
- 📬 Mailbox with Raised Flag: indicates mail has arrived or awaiting pickup.
Technical Notes
This emoji is encoded at U+1F4E8 and appeared in Unicode around 2010. Its design varies slightly across platforms but consistently shows an envelope with an inward arrow. It supports no skin tone variants as it depicts an object.
FAQ
What does the 📨 emoji mean?
A symbol for incoming mail or received messages.
How is the 📨 emoji used?
Commonly to show new messages or mail delivery notifications.
Does the meaning of the 📨 emoji change by context?
Its core meaning remains mail or message arrival, though context may specify email, text, or other communications.
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