anchor Emoji

⚓ · U+2693 · Emoji 0.6

What does the anchor emoji mean?

A symbol of stability and security, the anchor emoji represents a device used to moor ships, and is often used figuratively to signify a sense of grounding or steadiness in a situation, as well as a connection to the maritime industry or a love of sailing, with slang uses including a representation of a person or thing that provides a sense of comfort or reliability, and is also used to symbolize hope or a steady foundation in a chaotic environment, with its meaning often being used in a positive or reassuring context. The anchor emoji is also used to represent a sense of calmness and serenity. It can also be used to indicate a strong connection to a particular place or community.

anchor emoji examples

How to copy the anchor emoji

To use the anchor emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2693), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

anchor emoji on different platforms

How the anchor emoji looks on your device and in the openly licensed sets that include it (Twitter / X (Twemoji), Google Noto Color Emoji, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Your device
Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

anchor Emoji Details

Emoji⚓
Nameanchor
CategoryTravel & Places
CodepointsU+2693
Shortcode:anchor:
SourcesUnicode emoji list · codepoints.net
Emoji version0.6 (2010)

anchor Emoji FAQ

What is the anchor emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2693, added in Emoji 0.6 (2010). On GitHub, Slack and Discord you can type it as :anchor:.

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