🏀 Basketball Emoji — Official Name
A basketball
About the Name
Basketball: A basketball. Often used in contexts related to basketball, NBA, sport.
The official Unicode name for 🏀 is "Basketball". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :basketball: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
Examples
- "Just finished my workout! 🏀" — showing accomplishment
- "This is basketball 🏀" — expressing a basketball
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🏀 Basketball Emoji mean?
Basketball: A basketball. Often used in contexts related to basketball, NBA, sport.
What is the Unicode for 🏀?
The Unicode code point for Basketball Emoji is U+1F3C0. It was added in Unicode version 6.0.
What is the shortcode for 🏀 Basketball Emoji?
The shortcode for Basketball Emoji is :basketball:. You can use this in platforms like Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
How do I copy and paste 🏀?
Click the "Copy" button on this page to instantly copy 🏀 Basketball Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the 🏀 emoji in?
The Basketball Emoji (🏀) belongs to the "Activities" emoji category, specifically the "sport" subcategory.
Does 🏀 look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Basketball Emoji can look slightly different across platforms. Apple, Google, Samsung, Twitter, and Facebook each design their own emoji sets, so the visual style may vary while the meaning remains the same.