🕯 Candle Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
🕯 Candle A lit candle symbolizing light and remembrance. Objects U+1F56F :candle:
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Meaning

The 🕯 emoji depicts a glowing candle, representing light, warmth, and solemn remembrance. It often conveys themes of hope, spirituality, or quiet reflection.

Common Uses

  • Expressing remembrance or moments of silence.
  • Symbolizing lighting a candle for celebration or prayer.
  • Indicating peaceful or calm atmospheres.
  • Representing light sources in dark or spiritual contexts.
  • Used in conversations about rituals or ceremonies.

Examples

Let's light a 🕯 for those who passed away.
Enjoying a cozy evening with just a 🕯.
Sending hopeful vibes 🕯 to you.
Preparing for a quiet meditation 🕯.

Related Emojis

  • 🔥 Fire emoji – represents fire more broadly, including flames and heat.
  • 🕯️ Candle emoji with holder – similar meaning focused on a classic candle setup.
  • 🕯️ Menorah – a specific lamp stand used in Jewish rituals, different religious context.
  • 💡 Light Bulb – modern symbol of light and ideas rather than traditional illumination.

Technical Notes

The candle emoji is assigned the codepoint U+1F56F, introduced approximately in Unicode 9.0 (2016). Platform designs vary slightly but generally show a single white or cream candle with a visible flame on top. It does not support skin tone variations.

FAQ

What does the 🕯 emoji mean?
A lit candle symbolizing light, warmth, and remembrance.

How is the 🕯 emoji used?
It appears in contexts about remembrance, calm, spirituality, ceremonies, or cozy environments.

Does the meaning of the 🕯 emoji change by context?
Yes, it can indicate anything from a literal candle use to symbolic hope or honor depending on the conversation.

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