🦁 Lion Emoji Symbol
King of the jungle
Symbol Description
Lion: King of the jungle. Often used in contexts related to lion, king, mane.
The Lion Emoji has Unicode code point U+1F981. Its HTML entity is 🦁 and its CSS content value uses the same codepoint. This emoji was introduced in Unicode 8.0 and is supported on all modern operating systems and browsers.
Technical Details
U+1F981 :lion: Examples
- "Just finished my workout! 🦁" — showing accomplishment
- "This is lion 🦁" — expressing king of the jungle
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦁 Lion Emoji mean?
Lion: King of the jungle. Often used in contexts related to lion, king, mane.
What is the Unicode for 🦁?
The Unicode code point for Lion Emoji is U+1F981. It was added in Unicode version 8.0.
What is the shortcode for 🦁 Lion Emoji?
The shortcode for Lion Emoji is :lion:. 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 🦁 Lion Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the 🦁 emoji in?
The Lion Emoji (🦁) belongs to the "Animals & Nature" emoji category, specifically the "animal-mammal" subcategory.
Does 🦁 look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Lion 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.