baby angel: light skin tone
Unicode: 1F47C 1F3FB
Description
A baby angel emoji with light skin tone, depicted as a cherubic infant with small, white wings and a halo hovering above its head.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often represents innocence, purity, spirituality, blessings, or adorableness. Can also be used playfully to imply someone is 'acting like an angel' or to express affection for a baby or child.
Backstory
The baby angel emoji (👼) was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. The addition of skin tone modifiers (1F3FB to 1F3FF) for various human emojis, including the baby angel, came with Unicode 8.0 in 2015, allowing users to select a skin tone that better represents the diversity of human appearances. The base emoji draws from the traditional depictions of putti or cherubs in classical art.
Usage Examples
- Expressing cuteness: 'Look at this little one! 👼🏻'
- Referring to a well-behaved child: 'My kid was an angel today! 👼🏻'
- Wishing good luck or blessings: 'Sending you angelic vibes! 👼🏻'
- Playfully teasing: 'You're such an angel, aren't you? 👼🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with Cupid (love), guardian angels (protection), or general innocence and blessings. Frequently used around holidays like Christmas or Valentine's Day.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with innocence and purity, but perhaps less directly linked to specific religious interpretations compared to Western contexts. Can be a general symbol of cuteness.