hippopotamus Emoji
The 🦛 hippo emoji represents a hippopotamus and is often used to signal something big, tough, or playful.
U+1F99B
Meet the hippo emoji 🦛, a friendly symbol for hippopotamuses. It’s handy for chat, captions, and creative projects where you want a clear animal vibe. Below you’ll find copy options and Unicode details for easy use.
hippopotamus Emoji Meaning
The 🦛 hippo emoji (Unicode U+1F99B, HTML entity 🦛) represents a hippopotamus—an animal known for its large body and semi-aquatic lifestyle. In everyday communication, it commonly works as a direct animal reference (talking about hippos, zoos, wildlife, or nature themes). It can also be used more playfully to describe something bulky or powerful (“big energy”), or to add humor to stories about animals in water. Because hippos are visually distinctive, it’s a popular choice for tagging wildlife content, kids’ activities, and educational posts.
Common uses
- •Wildlife and zoo posts: tag or caption hippo sightings
- •Nature-themed design: add an animal icon to posters or flyers
- •Chat and texting: show an interest in hippos or African wildlife
- •Kids’ content and learning: use as a visual prompt for animal facts
- •Branding for playful mascots: convey “big, friendly, strong” character traits
Examples
🦛 Hippo Emoji: Copy & Unicode Info
- 🦛We saw a 🦛 at the zoo today—so cool!
- 🦛Hippo facts: Did you know 🦛 spend a lot of time in water?
- 🦛Tonight’s theme is wildlife—🦛, 🐘, and 🐍!
- 🦛That costume is pure 🦛 energy!
- 🦛Our class project is on African animals: 🦛 included.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F99B | |
| HTML Entity | 🦛 | |
| HTML Code | 🦛 | |
| CSS | \1F99B | |
| Decimal | 129435 |
How to type hippopotamus Emoji (🦛)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F99B then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f99b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🦛 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the hippo symbol 🦛?
The hippo emoji 🦛 is Unicode U+1F99B.
How can I copy 🦛 easily for use on websites or apps?
Copy the character directly (🦛), or use the provided code forms: HTML 🦛, CSS \\1F99B, or JavaScript \\u{1F99B}.
What does 🦛 usually mean in messages?
It usually refers to a hippopotamus, or it’s used playfully to suggest “big” or “strong” energy in an animal-themed context.
Is 🦛 in the Mammals category?
Yes. This symbol is categorized under Mammals.