🛡 Shield Emoji Meaning

Emoji Name Meaning Category Codepoint Shortcodes
🛡 Shield Symbol of protection and defense Symbols U+1F6E1 :shield:
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Meaning

The 🛡 emoji depicts a shield, a traditional symbol of defense and protection. It commonly signifies security, safety measures, or guarding against harm.

Common Uses

  • Indicating security or protection in messages or apps.
  • Representing defense in gaming or role-playing contexts.
  • Symbolizing safeguarding data, privacy, or personal boundaries.
  • Denoting safety precautions or warnings.
  • Used to express strength or resilience metaphorically.

Examples

🛡 Stay safe during online transactions.
🛡 Prepared to defend the team.
Enable 🛡 protection for your device.

Related Emojis

  • 🛡️ with Cross: Often a variant with more detail or association to protection.
  • 🗡️ Dagger: Represents offense rather than defense.
  • 🔒 Lock: Focuses on security through restriction or access control.
  • 🛡️ Shield with Checkmark: Emphasizes verified protection.

Technical Notes

The 🛡 emoji has the codepoint U+1F6E1 and appeared in Unicode around version 9.0 (2016). It generally appears as a classic shield shape, with small styling differences across platforms. This emoji does not support skin tone variations.

FAQ

What does the 🛡 emoji mean?

It symbolizes protection, defense, and security in diverse situations.

How is the 🛡 emoji used?

Commonly used to express safety, guarding, or protective measures in conversations and interfaces.

Does the meaning of the 🛡 emoji change by context?

Its core meaning of defense remains, but it can represent physical safety, cybersecurity, or metaphorical resilience depending on context.

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