Nesting Dolls emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ๐ช is nesting dolls. It belongs to the activities group and the games & hobbies subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as babooshka, baboushka, babushka, doll, dolls, matryoshka, nesting, russia.
It was added in Emoji 13, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐ช 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 nesting dolls.
- Tap ๐ช to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings โ General โ Keyboard โ Keyboards โ Add New Keyboard โ Emoji.
How to get ๐ช on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "nesting dolls". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ช from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ช on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "nesting dolls" and click ๐ช.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐ช on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "nesting dolls" and double-click ๐ช. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ช in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ช from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert โ Emoji. In Word, Insert โ Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
๐ช in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🪆 |
| HTML hex | 🪆 |
CSS content | "\1FA86" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1FA86}" |
| Python | "\U0001FA86" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%AA%86 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :nesting_dolls: |
Because ๐ช 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 nesting dolls emoji mean? +
๐ช is the "nesting dolls" emoji from the activities group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for babooshka, baboushka, babushka, doll, dolls. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the nesting dolls emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "nesting dolls". 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 ๐ช from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ช? +
The nesting dolls emoji is U+1FA86. In HTML use 🪆.
Why does ๐ช 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 ๐ช looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.