🪶
Feather Emoji
Emoji Appearance
Apple
Apple Color Emoji
iOS (iPhone / iPad)Mac
Google
Noto Color Emoji
Android
Twitter / X
Twemoji
Windows
Fluent Emoji
Emoji Overview
Unicode Code Point | U+1FAB6 1FAB6 |
Emoji Name | feather |
Unicode Version Date Added for Emoji | 13.0March 2020 |
Category | |
Keywords | featherbirdlight |
🪶 Meaning and Explanation
The 🪶 emoji depicts a single feather, typically light and delicate. It often represents lightness, freedom, nature, or writing.
Feathers are associated with birds, flight, and sometimes spiritual or symbolic meanings across different cultures.
It can also be used to suggest something is easy or effortless, like "light as a feather."
🪶 Cultural Background
| Region | Common Meaning | Additional Notes or Misunderstandings |
|---|---|---|
| 🌍 Global | Lightness, nature, freedom | Generally understood as a symbol of these concepts. |
| 🇺🇸 Native American Cultures | Sacred, spiritual connection, honor. | Feathers hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. |
| 🇪🇺 European Folklore | Dreams, angels, messages. | Often associated with ethereal or mystical elements. |
Common Misunderstandings of 🪶
As just a decorative item
While feathers can be decorative, the emoji often carries deeper symbolic meanings beyond mere aesthetics.
Tip: Consider the context to understand if it's purely decorative or symbolic.
As a specific bird's feather
The emoji is generic and doesn't represent a specific type of bird's feather unless specified by context.
Tip: If you mean a specific bird, use the bird emoji (e.g., 🦅 for eagle) along with the feather if needed.