📧 E-mail Emoji Meaning

Published 25 november 2025 | By Wolter Hej

Emoji	Name	Meaning	Category	Codepoint	Shortcodes
📧	E-mail	A paper envelope with @ symbol, representing email messages	Objects	U+1F4E7	:e-mail:

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Meaning

The 📧 emoji depicts a traditional paper envelope featuring the @ sign, symbolizing electronic mail or email. It conveys messages, communication, and digital correspondence.

Common Uses

Indicating the need to check, send, or receive emails.
Representing online communication or messaging services.
Used in contexts involving contact information or notifications.
Signifying digital correspondence in social media chats.
Appearing in user interfaces related to email or messaging apps.

Examples

Check your inbox 📧
Send me an email 📧
I just got a new message 📧

Related Emojis

📩 (Incoming Envelope) – shows mail arriving rather than sent.
✉️ (Envelope) – a generic mail symbol without the digital @ sign.
📬 (Mailbox with Mail) – indicates received physical or digital mail.
📮 (Postbox) – refers to mail posting rather than receiving.

Technical Notes

Codepoint: U+1F4E7. Introduced in Unicode around 2010. Platform designs may vary slightly, but the @ symbol on the envelope remains consistent. No skin tone variations apply since it depicts an object.

FAQ

What does the 📧 emoji mean?

It represents electronic mail using a paper envelope with an @ symbol.

How is the 📧 emoji used?

Commonly to indicate email communication, messages, or notifications in digital contexts.

Does the meaning of the 📧 emoji change by context?

Its meaning stays focused on email but can broadly suggest messaging or contact in general.