bear Emoji

๐Ÿป ยท U+1F43B ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the bear emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A large, carnivorous mammal, the bear emoji represents the animal itself, and is often used figuratively to convey strength, resilience, or a gentle and cuddly nature, while in slang it can also represent a rugged or untamed individual, and is sometimes used to express endearment or affection, particularly in the context of a "teddy bear" as a symbol of love or friendship. The bear emoji can also symbolize a protective or defensive attitude, as in "being bearish" about a situation. In some cultural contexts, the bear emoji may be used to represent a specific species, such as the grizzly or polar bear. The emoji's meaning can vary depending on the conversation and the user's intent.

How the bear emoji is used

The bear emoji is frequently used in social media posts and text messages to add a touch of whimsy or humor, and is particularly popular among outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers who use it to express their appreciation for wildlife and the environment. On platforms like Instagram and TikTok, the bear emoji is often used in captions and comments to convey a sense of adventure or rugged individualism, while on Twitter it may be used to add a lighthearted or humorous tone to a post. The tone of the bear emoji can range from playful and affectionate to strong and powerful, depending on the context and the user's intention.

bear emoji examples

How to copy the bear emoji

To use the bear 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+1F43B), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

animalfacegrizzlygrowlhoneybear emoji

bear emoji on different platforms

How the bear emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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

bear Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿป
Namebear
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F43B
Shortcode:bear:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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bear Emoji FAQ

What does the bear emoji mean?

A large, carnivorous mammal, the bear emoji represents the animal itself, and is often used figuratively to convey strength, resilience, or a gentle and cuddly nature, while in slang it can also represent a rugged or untamed individual, and is sometimes used to express endearment or affection, particularly in the context of a "teddy bear" as a symbol of love or friendship. The bear emoji can also symbolize a protective or defensive attitude, as in "being bearish" about a situation.

How do I copy and paste the bear emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐Ÿป wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the bear emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F43B, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :bear:.

What are other names for the bear emoji?

People also search for the bear emoji as animal, face, grizzly, growl, honey.

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