♋ Cancer Emoji — Official Name
Cancer zodiac — the Crab
About the Name
Cancer: Cancer zodiac — the Crab. Often used in contexts related to cancer, crab, water.
The official Unicode name for ♋ is "Cancer". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :cancer: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
Examples
- "Just finished my workout! ♋" — showing accomplishment
- "This is cancer ♋" — expressing cancer zodiac — the crab
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the ♋ Cancer Emoji mean?
Cancer: Cancer zodiac — the Crab. Often used in contexts related to cancer, crab, water.
What is the Unicode for ♋?
The Unicode code point for Cancer Emoji is U+264B. It was added in Unicode version 1.1.
What is the shortcode for ♋ Cancer Emoji?
The shortcode for Cancer Emoji is :cancer:. 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 ♋ Cancer Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the ♋ emoji in?
The Cancer Emoji (♋) belongs to the "Symbols" emoji category, specifically the "zodiac" subcategory.
Does ♋ look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Cancer 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.