dragon Emoji

๐Ÿ‰ ยท U+1F409 ยท Emoji 1.0

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What does the dragon emoji mean?

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

A mythical creature, the ๐Ÿ‰ dragon emoji represents a legendary being that is typically depicted as a large, fire-breathing reptile. Figuratively, it can symbolize power, strength, and good fortune, particularly in Asian cultures where dragons are revered as benevolent creatures. In slang, the ๐Ÿ‰ dragon emoji is sometimes used to convey fierceness or intensity, as in being a "dragon" at a particular activity or hobby. Additionally, it may be used to add a touch of fantasy or whimsy to a message.

How the dragon emoji is used

Texting and social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are popular places to use the ๐Ÿ‰ dragon emoji, often in captions or comments to add a lighthearted or humorous tone. The tone can vary greatly depending on the context, ranging from playful and teasing to intense and passionate. On some platforms, particularly those popular with younger generations, the ๐Ÿ‰ dragon emoji may be used to express admiration or adoration for someone or something, while on others it may be used more ironically or sarcastically. In online gaming communities, the ๐Ÿ‰ dragon emoji is often used to represent a formidable opponent or a challenging level.

dragon emoji examples

How to copy the dragon emoji

To use the dragon 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+1F409), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

animalfairyfairytaleknightstaledragon emoji

dragon emoji on different platforms

How the dragon 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

dragon Emoji Details

Emoji๐Ÿ‰
Namedragon
CategoryAnimals & Nature
CodepointsU+1F409
Shortcode:dragon:
Emoji version1.0
Unicode version1.0
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dragon Emoji FAQ

What does the dragon emoji mean?

A mythical creature, the ๐Ÿ‰ dragon emoji represents a legendary being that is typically depicted as a large, fire-breathing reptile. Figuratively, it can symbolize power, strength, and good fortune, particularly in Asian cultures where dragons are revered as benevolent creatures.

How do I copy and paste the dragon emoji?

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

What is the dragon emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F409, introduced in Emoji version 1.0 (Unicode 1.0). Its shortcode is :dragon:.

What are other names for the dragon emoji?

People also search for the dragon emoji as animal, fairy, fairytale, knights, tale.

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