woman superhero
Unicode: 1F9B8 200D 2640 FE0F
Description
A superheroine, typically depicted with a mask and cape, embodying strength, justice, and heroism. This specific sequence refers to a female superhero.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents heroism, strength, empowerment, bravery, justice, and inspiration. Can also convey admiration for someone's courageous actions.
Backstory
The base 'Superhero' emoji (1F9B8) was introduced in Unicode 10.0 (2017). The subsequent 'Zero Width Joiner' (200D) and 'Female Sign' (2640) combined with 'Variation Selector-16' (FE0F) explicitly designate the character as female, creating the 'Superheroine' emoji. This reflects the increasing demand for emojis that can be gender-specified.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating a strong woman's achievement: 'She aced that presentation, what a superheroine! 🦸♀️'
- Expressing admiration for a brave act: 'You stood up for what's right, you're a true superheroine! 🦸♀️'
- Referring to an inspirational female figure: 'My mom is my superheroine. 🦸♀️'
- Encouraging empowerment: 'Go out there and be the superheroine you were meant to be! 🦸♀️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with comic book characters and an archetype of female empowerment and 'girl power'.
East Asian culture:
Similar associations with heroism and strength, often seen in anime and manga. May sometimes be used playfully to describe someone who is exceptionally capable or 'saves the day'.
Global:
Universally recognized as a symbol of a heroic woman, often used to celebrate achievements or express respect for powerful female figures.