U+1F40B • Animals & Nature
Whale Emoji
Meaning
A whale, the massive marine mammal. Generally depicted as a light-blue whale in full profile facing left, with its tail curving down towards is huge mouth. Shown with a white, textured underside, as a humpback or blue whale.
Not to be confused with the more cartoon-styled 🐳 Spouting Whale, though their applications may overlap.
The designs from Apple, Google, Huawei, and Facebook show slightly open mouths that reveal baleen, as did a previous Microsoft design.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F40B |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | whale |
| Shortcode | :whale: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐋 Whale emoji mean?
A whale, the massive marine mammal. Generally depicted as a light-blue whale in full profile facing left, with its tail curving down towards is huge mouth. Shown with a white, textured underside, as a humpback or blue whale. Not to be confused with the more cartoon-styled 🐳 Spouting Whale, though their applications may overlap. The designs from Apple, Google, Huawei, and Facebook show slightly open mouths that reveal baleen, as did a previous Microsoft design.
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 Whale?
The Unicode for the Whale emoji is U+1F40B.
On which platforms can I use the 🐋 emoji?
You can use the Whale 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 Whale 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.