person Emoji
The person emoji (🧑) is used to represent a human individual in text and design.
U+1F9D1
The 🧑 emoji stands for a person or individual in a simple, neutral way. It’s useful when you want to refer to “a person” without specifying gender or identity. You can copy it directly or use it in UI labels and social posts.
person Emoji Meaning
🧑 (Unicode: U+1F9D1, “PERSON”) is a general person symbol. It’s commonly used to refer to an individual, “someone,” or “a person” in everyday writing. Designers and developers may use it as a generic user/avatar indicator, such as for profile, account, or attendance-related labels. In plain text, it can help clarify that a message is directed to or about a human rather than a group, object, or place. Because it’s neutral in appearance, it’s often chosen when you want a simple human reference without implying a specific role or story.
Common uses
- •Labeling a profile, user account, or “person” section in an app UI
- •Writing about individuals in instructions (e.g., “a person must…”)
- •Indicating a human contact or recipient in chat or support messages
- •Tagging or describing a person in social media posts (e.g., “Meet the person behind…”)
- •Building simple icons for accessibility cues like “user” or “staff”
Examples
🧑 Person Emoji (Copy & Use)
- 🧑Please enter your details, person account required.
- 🧑A person must be present for check-in.
- 🧑Contact the person in charge for scheduling changes.
- 🧑This button opens your person profile settings.
- 🧑We spoke with a person who shared their experience.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F9D1 | |
| HTML Entity | 🧑 | |
| HTML Code | 🧑 | |
| CSS | \1F9D1 | |
| Decimal | 129489 |
How to type person Emoji (🧑)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F9D1 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 1f9d1, 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 does the 🧑 emoji mean?
It generally means “person” or “a person/individual,” and it’s often used as a neutral human indicator.
Is 🧑 specific to a gender?
No, it’s typically used as a general person symbol without strongly implying a specific gender.
How can I copy the symbol for use in apps or design?
Copy the character 🧑 directly, or use its code point U+1F9D1 (HTML entity: 🧑).
Where is 🧑 commonly used in UI text?
It’s often used for profile/user labels, account sections, or references to “users” in simple interfaces.