U+1F9A7 • Animals & Nature
Orangutan Emoji
Meaning
An orangutan, the orange-haired ape with long arms. Depicted facing forward, with a long broad face and sitting with its legs bent. Occasionally shown scratching its head. Color varies across platforms, ranging from orange to light brown.
This emoji is considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F9A7 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | orangutan |
| Shortcode | :orangutan: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E12.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦧 Orangutan emoji mean?
An orangutan, the orange-haired ape with long arms. Depicted facing forward, with a long broad face and sitting with its legs bent. Occasionally shown scratching its head. Color varies across platforms, ranging from orange to light brown. This emoji is considered racist in some contexts, particularly when used to disparage, insult, and abuse people with dark skin, especially Black people.
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 Orangutan?
The Unicode for the Orangutan emoji is U+1F9A7.
On which platforms can I use the 🦧 emoji?
You can use the Orangutan 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 Orangutan 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.