elf: medium-light skin tone
Unicode: 1F9DD 1F3FC
Description
A person with a headscarf, depicted with light skin tone. The headscarf is typically a hijab, covering the hair and neck. The specific appearance can vary across platforms, but it generally shows a person from the shoulders up, facing forward or slightly to the side.
Group:
People & Body > person-fantasy
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents identity, modesty, faith (especially Islam), or simply a person wearing a headscarf. The emotion conveyed is neutral by default, becoming positive when used in contexts of representation or empowerment.
Backstory
The 'Person with Headscarf' emoji (originally 'Woman with Headscarf') was approved as part of Unicode 9.0 in 2016 and added to Emoji 3.0 in 2016. It was created in response to proposals for more inclusive emojis representing diverse identities. The skin tone modifier (1F3FC, light skin tone) was available from its introduction, allowing for more specific representation.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating diversity: 'Happy World Hijab Day! 🧕🏻'
- Representing oneself: 'Just got back from the mosque 🧕🏻'
- Discussing cultural traditions: 'Learning about different head coverings around the world 🧕🏻'
- Showing solidarity: 'Supporting my friends who wear headscarves 🧕🏻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often recognized as a symbol of Muslim women, sometimes associated with religious identity or cultural diversity. Can be used in discussions about civil rights or cultural understanding.
Middle Eastern/Islamic culture:
A common and everyday representation of women who wear a hijab as part of their religious observance or cultural practice. Seen as a positive and normal representation of identity.