U+1F409 • Animals & Nature
Dragon Emoji
Meaning
A dragon, a mythical creature resembling a giant reptile found in the folklore of many cultures. Depicted as a green, Chinese-styled dragon in full profile facing left. Generally shown with a curling, snake-like body, clawed feet, yellowish scales on its back, horn-like structures on its head, and whisker-like tendrils by its nostrils.
See also 🐲 Dragon Face. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Commonly used on Chinese New Year and St. George's Day. Also used for various medieval and fantasy content.
Apple's dragon is holding a glowing blue orb, as a 🔮 Crystal Ball. Facebook's dragon is bluish in color. Microsoft's dragon was previously red, Samsung's a more cartoon-styled, baby dragon holding a blue orb.
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Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F409 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | dragon |
| Shortcode | :dragon: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-reptile |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐉 Dragon emoji mean?
A dragon, a mythical creature resembling a giant reptile found in the folklore of many cultures. Depicted as a green, Chinese-styled dragon in full profile facing left. Generally shown with a curling, snake-like body, clawed feet, yellowish scales on its back, horn-like structures on its head, and whisker-like tendrils by its nostrils. See also 🐲 Dragon Face. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Commonly used on Chinese New Year and St. George's Day. Also used for various medieval and fantasy content. Apple's dragon is holding a glowing blue orb, as a 🔮 Crystal Ball. Facebook's dragon is bluish in color. Microsoft's dragon was previously red, Samsung's a more cartoon-styled, baby dragon holding a blue orb.
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 Dragon?
The Unicode for the Dragon emoji is U+1F409.
On which platforms can I use the 🐉 emoji?
You can use the Dragon 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 Dragon 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.
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