woman kneeling
Unicode: 1F9CE 200D 2640
Description
A person with a turban, a type of headwear, typically of Indian or Middle Eastern origin, followed by a 'gender sign' often used to indicate 'female'. This combination typically refers to a woman wearing a turban.
Group:
People & Body > person-activity
Status:
minimally-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, descriptive, or related to cultural identity and expression.
Backstory
The 'person with turban' emoji was introduced in Unicode 8.0 (2015). The 'woman' variation (person + female sign) clarifies the gender. It represents diversity in appearance and cultural attire.
Usage Examples
- Describing someone's attire: 'She arrived wearing a beautiful 👳♀️ and a long dress.'
- Talking about cultural heritage: 'Many women in our community wear the 👳♀️ as a symbol of their faith.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
May be seen as a specific cultural or religious identifier, or simply a fashion choice. Awareness of cultural significance may vary.
East Asian culture:
Similar to Western understanding, often recognized as a Middle Eastern or South Asian cultural/religious symbol.