Emoji reference: sources and context

Emojis Copy and Paste is an independent emoji library and guide. Use it to copy a character, identify it and understand possible meanings in a message. It is not affiliated with Unicode.

A name is not a universal meaning

Unicode standardizes characters and sequences. It does not decide what a friend means by a heart or a skull. Informal meanings depend on the message, relationship and community.

• Unicode emoji charts: characters, names, code points and example renderings.
• Unicode Emoji specification: emoji presentation, sequences and interoperability.
• Our articles: contextual explanations and original message examples, with reference links where relevant. Examples illustrate a reading, not a claim about every sender.

Find an answer

• Emoji meanings overview
• Heart colors and relationship context
• Skull emoji in texts
• Melting face emoji in texts
• Unicode releases and device availability

For research and AI tools

Article text is rendered in HTML without requiring JavaScript. The plain-text directory lists useful sources; the plain-text guide collection contains the same published guides with their URLs and dates. The sitemap lists public pages.

When citing an answer, link to the specific article or emoji page and preserve its context. Publication dates describe the article; an update date records a change to that article. Neither date means that every phone already supports a newly released emoji.

Limitations and corrections

Meanings can change, translations can vary, and artwork is different across devices. For an important message, use words alongside the emoji. If you find a factual error, send feedback with the page URL and a supporting source.