U+1F385 • People & Body
Santa Emoji
Meaning
Santa Claus, sometimes referred to as Father Christmas, brings joy to children at Christmas time. Displayed with a beard and red festive hat.
The Santa emoji had a frown on Android 4.4, which was resolved in Android 5.0. See also: Christmas emoji list.
Note: Father Christmas has a different origin to Santa Claus but both are represented by this single emoji.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F385 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | Santa Claus |
| Shortcode | :santa-claus: |
| Category | People & Body |
| Subcategory | person-fantasy |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🎅 Santa emoji mean?
Santa Claus, sometimes referred to as Father Christmas, brings joy to children at Christmas time. Displayed with a beard and red festive hat. The Santa emoji had a frown on Android 4.4, which was resolved in Android 5.0. See also: Christmas emoji list. Note: Father Christmas has a different origin to Santa Claus but both are represented by this single emoji.
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 Santa?
The Unicode for the Santa emoji is U+1F385.
On which platforms can I use the 🎅 emoji?
You can use the Santa 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 Santa 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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