๐ง Merperson emoji meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ง | Merperson | Represents a human-fish hybrid from mythology | People & Body | U+1F9DC | :merperson: |
Meaning
The ๐ง emoji depicts a merperson, a mythical being with a human upper half and a fish tail. It symbolizes fantasy, aquatic life myths, and folklore involving underwater humanoids.
Common Uses
- Referring to mermaids, mermen, or non-gendered merpeople.
- Expressing themes related to the ocean, fantasy stories, or magical creatures.
- Decorating messages about swimming, beach activities, or underwater adventures.
- Representing mythical or fictional characters in conversations.
Examples
Let's dress up as a ๐ง for the party!
Exploring ocean myths ๐งโจ
Beach day! ๐ง๐
Related Emojis
- ๐งโโ๏ธ Mermaid: specifically female merperson with a fish tail.
- ๐งโโ๏ธ Merman: specifically male merperson with a fish tail.
- ๐ง Fairy: another mythical humanoid but with wings instead of aquatic features.
- ๐ง Elf: mythical human-like creature from fantasy folklore, distinct from aquatic beings.
Technical Notes
Codepoint: U+1F9DC. Introduced around Unicode 11.0 (2018). Supports multiple skin tone modifiers. Appearance varies slightly across platforms but generally shows a half-human, half-fish figure without gender bias.
FAQ
What does the ๐ง emoji mean?
A mythical half-human, half-fish creature symbolizing merpeople or related fantasy beings.
How is the ๐ง emoji used?
Used to suggest fantasy, ocean or beach themes, and mythical characters in conversations.
Does the meaning of the ๐ง emoji change by context?
Its interpretation can shift between general fantasy themes and specific mermaid or merman references depending on context.
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