bell Emoji
๐ ยท U+1F514 ยท Emoji 0.6
What does the bell emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A signaling device, the ๐ bell emoji represents an object that produces a ringing sound, often used to signal attention, notification, or warning. Figuratively, it can signify a call to action, a reminder, or an alarm, while in slang usage, it may represent a brilliant idea or a wake-up call. In various contexts, the bell emoji can also symbolize marriage, celebration, or awareness. Its meaning can vary depending on the conversation, but it generally conveys a sense of importance or urgency.
How the bell emoji is used
The ๐ bell emoji is frequently used in digital communication, such as texting and social media captions, to grab attention or signal a notification. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, it is often used to add a sense of excitement or importance to a post, while in comments, it can be used to express agreement or to signal that someone has made a good point. Tone-wise, the bell emoji can be used in a playful or serious manner, depending on the context, and its usage may differ across generations, with younger users often employing it in a more casual or humorous way.
bell emoji examples
- Just a reminder ๐ ๐ that the party is tonight at 8pm
- I just had the most amazing idea ๐ก๐ and I think it's going to change everything
How to copy the bell emoji
To use the bell 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+1F514), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
bell emoji on different platforms
How the bell emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



bell Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐ |
| Name | bell |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F514 |
| Shortcode | :bell: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
bell Emoji FAQ
A signaling device, the ๐ bell emoji represents an object that produces a ringing sound, often used to signal attention, notification, or warning. Figuratively, it can signify a call to action, a reminder, or an alarm, while in slang usage, it may represent a brilliant idea or a wake-up call.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F514, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :bell:.
People also search for the bell emoji as break, church, sound.