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Unicode: 1F99F
Description
It's a very large, grayish-blue elephant with big ears and tusks, often depicted with a gentle expression.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-bug
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Represents majesty, wisdom, strength, and memory. Can also symbolize good luck or a playful spirit.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 9.0 (2016) as part of a larger set of animal emojis. Elephants have long been subjects of human fascination due to their intelligence, social structures, and impressive physical size.
Usage Examples
- Talking about conservation: 'We need to protect these majestic creatures! 🦣'
- Referencing memory: 'My memory is like an elephant's! 🦣'
- Referring to something large or significant: 'That's an elephant-sized problem! 🦣'
- As a symbol of wisdom: 'Seeking wise counsel 🦣'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with zoos, circuses, or the phrase 'elephant in the room' (an obvious but unaddressed issue). Also seen as a symbol of wisdom and memory.
East Asian culture:
In some cultures like India and Thailand, elephants are sacred animals, symbolizing divinity, power, and good fortune (e.g., Ganesha). In China, an elephant (xiang) is a homophone for auspiciousness.
African culture:
Symbolizes strength, power, fertility, and wisdom, often appearing in traditional folklore and art.