U+1F381 • Activities
Gift Emoji
Meaning
A present or gift in a box tied with a bow, as given on a birthday or Christmas. Box and ribbon color vary across platforms, but commonly depicted as a gold box with a lid wrapped with a red ribbon.
Commonly used to represent gifts and presents on various holidays, celebrations, and special occasions.
WhatsApp’s present is wrapped in blue paper with a red ribbon. Samsung previously depicted a red ribbon tied around a blue box with white dots, while previous designs from Google and Microsoft also showed blue boxes with yellow and blue ribbons, respectively. Facebook's box was once pink.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F381 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | wrapped gift |
| Shortcode | :wrapped-gift: |
| Category | Activities |
| Subcategory | event |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🎁 Gift emoji mean?
A present or gift in a box tied with a bow, as given on a birthday or Christmas. Box and ribbon color vary across platforms, but commonly depicted as a gold box with a lid wrapped with a red ribbon. Commonly used to represent gifts and presents on various holidays, celebrations, and special occasions. WhatsApp’s present is wrapped in blue paper with a red ribbon. Samsung previously depicted a red ribbon tied around a blue box with white dots, while previous designs from Google and Microsoft also showed blue boxes with yellow and blue ribbons, respectively. Facebook's box was once pink.
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 Gift?
The Unicode for the Gift emoji is U+1F381.
On which platforms can I use the 🎁 emoji?
You can use the Gift 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 Gift 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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