U+1F404 • Animals & Nature
Cow Emoji
Meaning
A cow, a bovine farmed for its meat or milk. Depicted in full profile on all fours facing left with a black-and-white patched coat (as a Holstein Friesian) and, on many platforms, a pink udder and horns.
May be used to represent the animal, its food products, or black-and-white coloring. See also 🐮 Cow Face.
Microsoft's cow was previously brown, as was Facebook's, which had a bell around its neck.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F404 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | cow |
| Shortcode | :cow: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐄 Cow emoji mean?
A cow, a bovine farmed for its meat or milk. Depicted in full profile on all fours facing left with a black-and-white patched coat (as a Holstein Friesian) and, on many platforms, a pink udder and horns. May be used to represent the animal, its food products, or black-and-white coloring. See also 🐮 Cow Face. Microsoft's cow was previously brown, as was Facebook's, which had a bell around its neck.
How do I copy the 🐄 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐄) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Cow?
The Unicode for the Cow emoji is U+1F404.
On which platforms can I use the 🐄 emoji?
You can use the Cow emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Cow Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐄"
"I'm so relieved 🐄"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐄"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐄"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐄"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐄💦 (emphasized relief)
🐄😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.