Dna emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for 𧬠is dna. It belongs to the objects group and the science equipment subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as biologist, evolution, gene, genetics, life.
It was added in Emoji 11, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get 𧬠on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type dna.
- Tap 𧬠to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings β General β Keyboard β Keyboards β Add New Keyboard β Emoji.
How to get 𧬠on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "dna". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy 𧬠from this page and paste it.
How to type 𧬠on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "dna" and click π§¬.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type 𧬠on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "dna" and double-click π§¬. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
𧬠in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste 𧬠from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert β Emoji. In Word, Insert β Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
𧬠in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🧬 |
| HTML hex | 🧬 |
CSS content | "\1F9EC" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F9EC}" |
| Python | "\U0001F9EC" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A7%AC |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :dna: |
Because 𧬠is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the dna emoji mean? +
𧬠is the "dna" emoji from the objects group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for biologist, evolution, gene, genetics, life. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the dna emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "dna". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy 𧬠from this page.
What is the Unicode for � +
The dna emoji is U+1F9EC. In HTML use 🧬.
Why does 𧬠look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so 𧬠looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.