person kneeling Emoji

๐ŸงŽ ยท U+1F9CE ยท Emoji 12.0

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What does the person kneeling emoji mean?

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

A person in a kneeling position, the ๐ŸงŽ emoji represents an individual on their knees, often used to convey respect, prayer, or surrender, and can also be used figuratively to express admiration or devotion, while in slang, it may imply being dominated or controlled in a relationship or situation, with its meaning highly dependent on the context in which it is used. The emoji can be used to symbolize a range of emotions and actions, from spiritual or religious practices to more mundane activities like proposing or playing sports. In various cultures, kneeling can be a sign of respect, submission, or humility, and the emoji may be used to represent these concepts. The ๐ŸงŽ emoji's meaning can be nuanced and multifaceted, reflecting the complexity of human emotions and experiences.

person kneeling in every skin tone

This emoji takes a Fitzpatrick modifier. Click any tone to copy it.

๐Ÿป Light๐Ÿผ Medium-light๐Ÿฝ Medium๐Ÿพ Medium-dark๐Ÿฟ Dark

How the person kneeling emoji is used

The ๐ŸงŽ emoji is frequently used in social media captions and comments to express admiration or adoration for a person, idea, or thing, often with a tone of irony or sarcasm, particularly among younger generations who are familiar with the emoji's slang connotations. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the emoji may be used to add a layer of humor or whimsy to a post, while in texting and messaging apps, it can be used to convey a sense of intimacy or playfulness in a relationship. The tone and intent behind the emoji's use can vary greatly depending on the context and the individuals involved, reflecting the complexities of online communication and the evolving nature of language.

person kneeling emoji examples

How to copy the person kneeling emoji

To use the person kneeling 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+1F9CE), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

kneelkneelingkneespersonkneel emoji

person kneeling emoji on different platforms

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

๐ŸงŽ
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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

person kneeling Emoji Details

Emoji๐ŸงŽ
Nameperson kneeling
CategoryPeople & Body
CodepointsU+1F9CE
Shortcode:person_kneeling:
Emoji version12.0
Unicode version12.0
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person kneeling Emoji FAQ

What does the person kneeling emoji mean?

A person in a kneeling position, the ๐ŸงŽ emoji represents an individual on their knees, often used to convey respect, prayer, or surrender, and can also be used figuratively to express admiration or devotion, while in slang, it may imply being dominated or controlled in a relationship or situation, with its meaning highly dependent on the context in which it is used. The emoji can be used to symbolize a range of emotions and actions, from spiritual or religious practices to more mundane activities like proposing or playing sports.

How do I copy and paste the person kneeling emoji?

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

What is the person kneeling emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F9CE, introduced in Emoji version 12.0 (Unicode 12.0). Its shortcode is :person_kneeling:.

What are other names for the person kneeling emoji?

People also search for the person kneeling emoji as kneel, kneeling, knees, person.

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