bow and arrow Emoji
๐น ยท U+1F3F9 ยท Emoji 1.0
What does the bow and arrow emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
When discussing ancient warfare, mythological figures, or outdoor activities, people reach for the ๐น emoji, which represents a bow and arrow, a weapon used for hunting and combat, and also a symbol of archery and marksmanship. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the sport of archery or figuratively to represent strength, agility, and focus. In slang, the ๐น emoji may be used to convey a sense of being "on target" or achieving a goal, and it is also associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius, representing adventure and exploration. The ๐น emoji can also be used to add a touch of medieval or fantasy flair to a message.
How the bow and arrow emoji is used
The ๐น emoji is often used in social media posts and captions related to outdoor activities, such as hiking or hunting, and in online discussions about fantasy and adventure movies or books. On platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the ๐น emoji may be used to add a playful or humorous touch to a post, while on Twitter, it may be used to convey a sense of determination or focus. The tone of the ๐น emoji can vary depending on the context, ranging from serious and competitive to lighthearted and adventurous, and its use may be more prevalent among younger generations who are familiar with fantasy and adventure genres.
bow and arrow emoji examples
- just got back from archery practice and I'm feeling like a total boss ๐น
- who else is ready for the new season of Game of Thrones ๐น๐ฅ
How to copy the bow and arrow emoji
To use the bow and arrow 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+1F3F9), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
More about bow and arrow
Also known as
bow and arrow emoji on different platforms
How the bow and arrow emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



bow and arrow Emoji Details
| Emoji | ๐น |
| Name | bow and arrow |
| Category | Objects |
| Codepoints | U+1F3F9 |
| Shortcode | :bow_and_arrow: |
| Emoji version | 1.0 |
| Unicode version | 1.0 |
bow and arrow Emoji FAQ
When discussing ancient warfare, mythological figures, or outdoor activities, people reach for the ๐น emoji, which represents a bow and arrow, a weapon used for hunting and combat, and also a symbol of archery and marksmanship. This emoji can be used literally to refer to the sport of archery or figuratively to represent strength, agility, and focus.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐น wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+1F3F9, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :bow_and_arrow:.
People also search for the bow and arrow emoji as archer, archery, arrow, bow, sagittarius.