🧜♂ Merman Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🧜♂ | Merman | A mythical half-man, half-fish figure symbolizing fantasy and ocean themes. | Supplemental Symbols and Pictographs | 1F9DC-200D-2642 | :merman: |
Meaning
The 🧜♂ emoji depicts a male merman, a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the tail of a fish. It represents fantasy, ocean stories, and aquatic mythology.
Common Uses
- Expressing fantasy or mermaid-related themes.
- Discussing ocean life or underwater tales.
- Illustrating male versions of mermaids in storytelling or creative chats.
- Celebrating folklore, mythology, or costume ideas.
- Adding whimsical or magical context to conversations.
Examples
Let's dive into fantasy 🧜♂
Planning a mermaid-themed party 🧜♂✨
Love ocean myths 🧜♂🌊
Related Emojis
- 🧜♀️ Female merman counterpart, representing mythical women of the sea.
- 🧜♂️ Merman with different skin tones available for personalization.
- 🧚 Fairy emoji, another fantasy creature often related in magical contexts.
- 🐠 Tropical fish, symbolizing sea life but not mythical beings.
- 🧞 Genie, representing another mythical humanoid creature with magical traits.
Technical Notes
The codepoint sequence is 1F9DC (merperson) + 200D (ZWJ) + 2642 (male sign), introduced around Unicode 2019. This emoji supports skin tone modifiers. Appearance varies slightly across platforms in detail and color.
FAQ
What does the 🧜♂ emoji mean?
A mythical male mermaid symbolizing fantasy and ocean themes.
How is the 🧜♂ emoji used?
To discuss fantasy, sea stories, or male merfolk characters in chat.
Does the meaning of the 🧜♂ emoji change by context?
It generally stays tied to myth and fantasy but can highlight gender in mythical sea creatures.
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