U+1F405 • Animals & Nature
Tiger Emoji
Meaning
A tiger, a large cat with an orange coat and black stripes. Depicted in full profile on all fours facing left, with a long tail, its distinctive stripes, and, on some platforms, white patches.
See also 🐯 Tiger Face. Not to be confused with 🐆 Leopard.
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Frequently associated with the Cincinnati Bengals, an American football team.
Google’s design is noticeably more cartoon-styled, as Facebook’s previously was. Microsoft’s design previously featured a yellow, forward-facing tiger, as if on the prowl.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F405 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | tiger |
| Shortcode | :tiger: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐅 Tiger emoji mean?
A tiger, a large cat with an orange coat and black stripes. Depicted in full profile on all fours facing left, with a long tail, its distinctive stripes, and, on some platforms, white patches. See also 🐯 Tiger Face. Not to be confused with 🐆 Leopard. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. Frequently associated with the Cincinnati Bengals, an American football team. Google’s design is noticeably more cartoon-styled, as Facebook’s previously was. Microsoft’s design previously featured a yellow, forward-facing tiger, as if on the prowl.
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 Tiger?
The Unicode for the Tiger emoji is U+1F405.
On which platforms can I use the 🐅 emoji?
You can use the Tiger 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 Tiger 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.