Woman emoji ๐ฉ
The woman emoji ๐ฉ represents an adult female. It can stand for yourself, a friend, a partner or a mother.
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What the woman emoji means
By default, the woman emoji appears in a neutral yellow colour unless a skin tone modifier is applied. People use it to refer to themselves, a friend, a partner, or any adult woman. It is also the base for many role emojis, such as the woman technologist or woman teacher, which combine ๐ฉ with an object or profession. It can also be used in a general sense to refer to women as a group, such as in messages about womenโs rights or appreciation. For comparison, the man emoji represents an adult male, while the girl emoji shows a young female.
Woman, man, girl or boy: which emoji to use
The man emoji ๐จ is the male counterpart to ๐ฉ. The girl emoji ๐ง and the boy emoji ๐ฆ represent children or younger people. If you need a gender-neutral adult, the child emoji ๐ง or the generic person emoji ๐ง may work better. In practice, people choose ๐ฉ when they specifically mean an adult woman, such as a colleague, a friend, or themselves. The key is to match the age and gender you intend to convey. Because emoji designs differ across platforms, the woman emoji may look slightly different on an iPhone compared to an Android phone, but the meaning is unchanged.
Compare woman with similar emoji
| Emoji | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| womanU+1F469 | Adult female | |
| manU+1F468 | Adult male | |
| girlU+1F467 | Female child | |
| boyU+1F466 | Male child | |
| childU+1F9D2 | Gender-neutral child | |
| babyU+1F476 | Very young person |
Using the woman emoji for mothers and mom messages
In family chats, people pair ๐ฉ with a child emoji like ๐ง or ๐ฆ to show a parent-child relationship. Adding a heart โค๏ธ makes the sentiment more affectionate. The mother emoji shows a specific family combination, but you can create your own by placing ๐ฉ next to any child emoji. Some people also use the family emoji sequences for a complete family unit. Sometimes ๐ฉ๐ง can mean โme and my daughterโ rather than a mother-child relationship, depending on context. Even without a child emoji, context can make ๐ฉ mean โmumโ, such as in โ๐ฉ rang earlierโ.
Skin tone variations of the woman emoji
By default, the woman emoji ๐ฉ appears with a neutral yellow skin tone. You can add a skin tone modifier to represent different people, which is especially useful when telling a story or describing your own appearance. The five modifiers are:
- ๐ฉ๐ป light skin tone
- ๐ฉ๐ผ medium-light skin tone
- ๐ฉ๐ฝ medium skin tone
- ๐ฉ๐พ medium-dark skin tone
- ๐ฉ๐ฟ dark skin tone
These variations follow the same pattern as all other person emojis. Choosing a specific skin tone helps make your message more personal and inclusive. When writing about a group of women, you can use multiple woman emoji with different skin tones to show diversity. See the skin tone emoji guide for more details.
How to type and copy the woman emoji
To type the woman emoji, open your emoji keyboard on any device and search for โwomanโ. On mobile, tap the smiley or globe icon to open the keyboard, then type โwomanโ in the search bar. On macOS, press Control + Command + Space. The emoji is standard Unicode, so it will appear correctly in most modern apps, websites and messaging platforms. If you use the emoji often, many keyboards will add it to your frequently used emojis, making it quicker to find next time. For more shortcuts, see the emoji keyboard shortcuts page.
Questions people ask
What does the woman emoji mean?
The woman emoji ๐ฉ represents an adult female. It can mean yourself, a friend, a partner, or a mother.
How do I use the woman emoji as a mom emoji?
Many people use ๐ฉ to represent their mother. You can combine it with a child emoji like ๐ง or ๐ฆ, or add a heart โค๏ธ to show affection.
What are the skin tone options for the woman emoji?
The woman emoji comes in five skin tone variations: ๐ฉ๐ป light, ๐ฉ๐ผ medium-light, ๐ฉ๐ฝ medium, ๐ฉ๐พ medium-dark and ๐ฉ๐ฟ dark. You can choose the one that matches the person you are referring to.
Is the woman emoji the same as the girl emoji?
No, the girl emoji ๐ง shows a younger female and is used for children or teenagers. The woman emoji ๐ฉ is for adults.
Can I use the woman emoji for a transgender woman?
Yes, the woman emoji can be used to represent any adult woman, including transgender women. Emoji are inclusive by design and there is no separate transgender woman emoji, so ๐ฉ is appropriate.
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.
