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whale

whale

A large marine mammal known for its size and gentle nature.

basic_info

Unicode
U+1F40B
Version
Emoji 1
Subcategory

Tags

animalbeachocean

Platform Meanings

Apple
Depicted as a friendly, smiling blue whale with a rounded body and small eye.
Google
Shown as a cartoonish blue whale with a cheerful expression and prominent tail.
Twitter
Illustrated as a simple, cute blue whale with a happy face and minimal details.
Unicode Official
Represents a whale, specifically the blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.

Introduction

The 🐋 emoji depicts a whale, typically interpreted as a blue whale—the largest animal known to exist. It conveys themes of ocean life, marine conservation, enormity, or calmness due to whales' majestic and often peaceful nature. Users may employ this emoji when discussing wildlife, environmental issues, or travel related to oceans and seas. It can also symbolize something massive or impressive in a metaphorical sense (e.g., 'That project was a whale of a task!'). In casual conversation, it might appear in messages about relaxation, deep emotions, or even whimsical references to stories like Pinocchio or Moby Dick. The tone is generally positive, evoking awe or admiration for nature’s wonders.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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