Superhero emoji 🦸
🦸 is the superhero: a caped figure with a mask and a chest emblem. It means a hero — the friend who saved the day, a nurse, a parent, “not all heroes wear capes”, and…
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What the superhero 🦸 emoji means
🦸 is the superhero: a caped figure with a mask and a chest emblem. It means a hero — the friend who saved the day, a nurse, a parent, “not all heroes wear capes”, and every Marvel and DC film night. It is the emoji people use for Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman, none of whom has an emoji of their own. 🦸♀️ woman superhero and 🦸♂️ man superhero are the gendered forms, 🦹 supervillain is the nemesis, and all take skin tones. Added in Emoji 11.0 (2018). Pair with 💪 flexed biceps and ⚡ high voltage.
Unicode name: superhero · U+1F9B8 · Emoji 11.0 (2018) · group: People & Body.
How people use it
- Hero: thanking someone who saved the day
- Superheroes: films, comics, cosplay
- Everyday heroes: nurses, teachers, parents
- Villains (🦹): the bad guy, chaotic energy
Compare the options
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| superheroU+1F9B8 | Hero | |
| woman superheroU+1F9B8 U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F | Female hero | |
| man superheroU+1F9B8 U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F | Male hero | |
| supervillainU+1F9B9 | Villain | |
| flexed bicepsU+1F4AA | Strength | |
| high voltageU+26A1 | Power |
Questions people ask
Is there a Superman emoji?
No branded one. 🦸♂️ man superhero is what people use for Superman, Batman and the rest.
What does 🦸 mean?
A hero — real or fictional — someone who came to the rescue.
Is there a villain emoji?
Yes, 🦹 supervillain, added with the superhero in 2018.
Is there a cape emoji?
There isn’t a standalone cape emoji. The superhero emoji 🦸 often includes a cape, and other characters like the vampire emoji and witch emoji may also show one. If you need a cape, the superhero emoji is a practical choice.
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.
