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The merperson emoji ๐ง represents a mythical sea creature, and ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ shows a mermaid with medium-light skin tone. Hereโs what it means and how to use it.
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What the merperson emoji means
The merperson emoji ๐ง shows a legendary sea creature, half human and half fish. It appears in many cultures as a mermaid, merman, or gender-neutral merperson. The ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ version shows a mermaid with medium-light skin tone.
There are three gender presentations: the base merperson ๐ง, the man merperson ๐งโโ๏ธ, and the woman merperson ๐งโโ๏ธ. Skin tone modifiers range from light to dark. The ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ emoji combines the woman merperson with medium-light skin tone.
People use it to reference mermaids, fantasy stories, the ocean, swimming, or anything with a mystical, watery theme. It can also signal playfulness, grace, or a love of the sea.
The emoji belongs to the person-fantasy set, alongside superhero emoji, witch emoji, and baby angel emoji. While each represents a different kind of mythical or heroic figure, the merperson is the one tied to the sea.
How people use the merperson emoji
The merperson emoji often appears in casual chat about beach holidays, ocean conservation, or simply a day spent near water. A friend might send it after a swim or when sharing photos from a coastal trip.
It also shows up in roleplay, fantasy writing, or gaming communities to represent a character with a mermaid identity. On social media, it can add a dreamy or enchanting tone to captions about self-expression or embracing your inner mythical self.
- Talking about mermaids or mythology
- Celebrating a love of the ocean
- Marking a beach day or swimming session
- Adding a magical touch to a message
Compare merperson with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| merpersonU+1F9DC | Mythical half-human, half-fish creature; gender and skin tone variants. | |
| baby angelU+1F47C | Winged infant that can represent innocence or blessings. | |
| Santa ClausU+1F385 | Festive figure associated with Christmas giving. | |
| Mrs. ClausU+1F936 | Santaโs wife, also associated with Christmas. | |
| Mx ClausU+1F9D1 U+200D U+1F384 | Gender-inclusive version of Santa Claus. | |
| superheroU+1F9B8 | Heroic figure associated with strength or heroism. |
Merperson emoji across platforms
Each platform draws the merperson differently, but the gender and skin tone options are consistent. The emoji may appear more realistic or stylised depending on your device.
Skin tone modifiers change the characterโs skin colour. The gender-specific versions are separate emoji sequences; you can choose them from the emoji keyboard.
If you want to compare how the emoji looks on your device, you can copy it from this page and paste it into a message to see the rendering.
How to copy and type the merperson emoji
On mobile, open the emoji keyboard and search for โmermaidโ or โmerpersonโ, then choose your preferred skin tone and gender. On desktop, use the copy button on this page or your operating systemโs emoji panel.
- Copy from this page and paste anywhere
- Use the emoji keyboard search on mobile
- Use the desktop emoji panel
- Bookmark this page for quick access
Questions people ask
What does the merperson emoji mean?
It depicts a legendary sea creature, half human and half fish. People use it for mermaids, mermen, fantasy, ocean life, or to express a magical, whimsical mood.
Is there a specific mermaid emoji?
Yes, the merperson emoji ๐ง can be shown as a mermaid by selecting the female version, often with a skin tone like ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ. It covers all merpeople.
What is the difference between ๐ง and ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ?
๐ง is the base merperson without an explicit gender or skin tone. ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ is the woman merperson with medium-light skin tone. Both depict the same mythical creature.
Which platforms support the merperson emoji?
Most major platforms support it, though designs vary.
About this guide
Written and maintained by the Emoji Directory editorial team, without ads or sponsorship. Meanings describe how the emoji is commonly used in public posts and messages, not an official definition. Names, code points, versions, keywords and translations come from the Unicode Emoji 18.0 and CLDR data; shortcodes from the gemoji project. Last reviewed . Spotted a mistake or a new usage? Tell us, or read how the directory is made.
