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If you’re looking for emojis that begin with the letter E and what they mean, you’ve come to the right place.
Below is a list of all 42 emojis that start with E in 2023, what they mean, and when to use them.
I’ve broken these up into emoji categories, to make things easier for you to find…
Body part emojis that start with E
Ear emoji
The ear emoji shows a single human ear from the side.
The ear emoji means that you are listening to or giving the person your full attention, as in “I’m all ears”.
But it can also mean that you’re eavesdropping and listening in on someone else’s conversation when you shouldn’t be.
If you’re in a group chat, use the ear emoji to let group members know that you’re there, reading what they’re writing, but you don’t have anything to say at this time.
Here’s an example of the ear emoji in a message:
Someone in a group chat: Who’s still following this conversation?
You respond that you’re still there and active: 👂
-> Here is the ear emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 👂
-> Unicode for ear emoji: U+1F442
Ear with hearing aid emoji
The ear with hearing aid emoji shows a single human ear from the side, with a hearing aid attached to it.
Hearing aids help people hear, so this emoji means that you are either losing your hearing and need help, struggling to hear, or referring to your actual hearing aid. It might also mean that you have temporary hearing loss.
When used in conversation, the ear with hearing aid emoji lets people know that they need to be clearer or speak up, because you’re having a hard time understanding or hearing them.
The ear with hearing aid emoji is also a symbol of disability awareness and helping those with hearing loss.
Here’s an example of the ear with hearing aid emoji in a message:
Your friend asks you: What did the teacher say about the due date?
You respond: I couldn’t hear her from the back of the room 🦻
-> Here is the ear with hearing aid emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🦻
-> Unicode for ear with hearing aid emoji: U+1F9BB
Enraged face emoji
The enraged face emoji shows a human face that’s round with two eyes and a mouth, and the person is very angry.
This emoji is either red, yellow, orange, or a mix of these colors, and the colors represent anger and strong emotions.
The face is clearly angry because the eyebrows point up and away from the eyes, and the mouth is downturned in a frown.
Use the enraged face emoji when you’re very, very angry about something or when something has upset you very much.
This emoji tells someone that you’re very mad and unhappy about something.
Here’s an example of the enraged face emoji in a message:
Someone writes to you: Did you hear what Kelly said about you?
You respond: 😡
-> Here is the enraged face emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 😡
-> Unicode for the enraged face emoji: U+1F621
Exploding head emoji
The exploding head emoji shows a human head with the top part removed, from above the eyes up. Steam and sometimes streamers come out of the top of the head, like a bomb is going off inside.
The person’s face is one of surprise, with wide eyes and an open or straight mouth. The face is clearly shocked and mind-blown, and this emoji represents strong emotions about something in particular.
Basically, the exploding head emoji means you can’t get our head around something or that something is so ironic, it will never make sense to you.
Use the exploding head emoji when you hear surprising news or learn something you never knew before, as in “my mind is blown.”
This emoji also works great if something unbelievable happens, like your worst enemy winning the lottery.
On the flipside, the exploding head emoji can be used when news is so big and so exciting, that you never thought it could happen.
Here’s an example of the exploding head emoji in a message:
Someone writes to you: Did you know that your feet make about half a pint of sweat a day???
You respond: 🤯
-> Here is the exploding head emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🤯
-> Unicode for the exploding head emoji: U+1F92F
Expressionless face emoji
The expressionless face emoji shows a human face with two eyes and a mouth. The eyes and mouth are all straight lines and show no emotion, which is why this emoji is called “expressionless”.
The expressionless face emoji has several meanings, depending on where and how it’s used…
It tells others that you have no strong feelings or opinions about the topic or that you’re bored of it.
The expressionless face emoji also means that you aren’t getting involved in an argument or debate. When using this emoji, you’re telling people “I’m neutral, so please don’t ask me”.
This emoji is sometimes used to show that you’re confused about a topic or message. Here’s an example of the expressionless face emoji in a message:
Your friend says: Why did he tell you he loves you and then tell her the same thing?
You let your friend know you have no idea why: 😑
-> Here is the expressionless face emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 😑
-> Unicode for expressionless face emoji: U+1F611
Eye emoji
The single eye emoji shows one eye, which is usually brown, but can be black, orange, or blue on some devices.
This emoji eye can mean a few things:
The eye emoji can be used when talking about a real eye. For example, you could talk about your 👁 doctor (optometrist) or tell someone that your 👁 is sore.
This emoji also refers to what you see. When you use it, you are telling the person in the message what you’re looking at. For example, you could say I 👁 a dog.
An eye can also mean you’re watching something, either a person, a show, a concert, or just keeping an eye on something (waiting to see what happens). For example, you could say “I’ll keep my 👁 on him for you”.
-> Here is the eye emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 👁
-> Unicode for the eye emoji: U+1F441
Eye in speech bubble emoji
The eye in speech bubble emoji shows a human eye inside a speech bubble.
This emoji is a mix of black, white, and gray, and the color mix varies slightly from one device to the next.
The eye in speech bubble emoji represents supervision, monitoring, and confirmation.
When you use this emoji, you’re telling people that you’re watching and listening to them, usually in a creepy sort of way, or that you are being monitored.
It’s also a great emoji when talking about conspiracy theories and big brother, as in there’s someone watching and listening all the time.
Sometimes this eye in speech bubble emoji is used when a message has been read, to let the sender know their message has been received loud and clear.
-> Here is the eye in speech bubble emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 👁️🗨️
-> Unicode for the eye in speech bubble emoji: U+1F441
Eyes emoji
The eyes emoji consists of two eyes, which are brown or black depending on the device you’re using. These eyes are either looking straight at you or turned to look to the left of the screen.
This emoji means that you’re peeping at something you probably shouldn’t be or you’re paying attention.
You can also use this emoji when your own eyes would look straight at the person or slightly to the side. This could be when:
– You’re flirting
– Giving someone your full attention by staring at them
– Telling someone to look to their left when there’s something in the room they need to see, or
– Showing them they need to read what’s to the left of the eyes because it’s important. For example, you could say “Change of plans. Meet you there at 11am 👀”
-> Here is the eyes emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 👀
-> Unicode for the eyes emoji: U+1F440
Fantasy people emojis that start with E
Elf emoji
The elf emoji shows an elf.
Elves are fairy-tale characters that look a lot like people, but they can be smaller than us, with pointed ears, magical powers, and age much slower.
The elf emoji can be male or female, with some devices showing an elf with long hair and others with short hair. Sometimes the elf wears a crown around the head, and the elf’s hair is either white, blond, or brown.
The elf emoji always wears a cape or a dress, which is either blue, green, orange, or purple.
Elves are all about magic, mischief, and playfulness. Don’t confuse elves with goblins, who are mean and often ugly little creatures that hoard precious items (remember the goblins that run the bank in the Harry Potter series?)
The elf emoji is used when talking about fantasy stories, books or movies, and dress-ups. For example, someone could ask what you’re dressing up as for Halloween, and you reply “🧝”.
This emoji is very popular around Christmas time, when elf on the shelf and Santa’s little elf helpers are a hot topic.
-> Here is the elf emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🧝
-> Unicode for the elf emoji: U+1F9DD
Animal emojis that start with e
Eagle emoji
The eagle emoji shows an eagle in flight, with its wings stretched out high above its head and its sharp talons curled up ready to catch something. On Twitter, only an eagle’s head is shown close up.
The eagle is either brown or black, depending on the device or profile you’re using.
Eagles symbolize strength, power, honesty, courage, and freedom. When the eagle emoji is shown, it usually puts these wonderful characteristics onto the person, organization, or situation that’s being talked about.
For example, say you’re talking about women’s history month and Rosa Parks comes up, you could use the eagle emoji to show that she was fierce, brave, and bold, like an eagle.
The bald eagle is an official symbol and one of the two national animals of the United States (the bison is the other). So the eagle emoji often represents the US in messages and all the characteristics this eagle symbolizes.
The eagle emoji is also used when talking about actual eagles or even nature. It could tell people that you saw an eagle, or that you’re out looking for an eagle or bird watching.
-> Here is the eagle emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🦅
-> Unicode for the eagle emoji: U+1F985
Elephant emoji
The elephant emoji shows an elephant.
This emoji mammal is gray (but blue in Gmail) with a long trunk, and it sometimes has tusks.
Elephants are intelligent, social animals, with a very good memory. They’re also loyal, protect each other, and are very big and strong.
When the elephant emoji is used, it usually puts these characteristics onto the person, organization, or situation that’s being talked about.
For example, say you’re talking about your grandparents. You could use the elephant emoji to show that your grandmother “has a memory like an 🐘” because she still remembers how much things cost when she was a little girl.
The elephant emoji is also used when talking about actual elephants or even nature. It could tell people that you saw an elephant, or that you’re out looking for one on a safari.
Elephants also symbolize nature and wildlife conservation, so use this emoji if you want to show that you love animals and care about saving the planet.
-> Here is the elephant emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🐘
-> Unicode for the elephant emoji: U+1F418
Ewe emoji
The ewe emoji shows an ewe, which is a female sheep.
The ewe in the emoji has white wool, usually with a gray or dark gray face.
You kind of just want to hug sheep, don’t you?
Sheep are peaceful animals that represent friendliness and gentleness. They are all about getting back to nature and simple living – there’s nothing complicated or mean about sheep and their fluffy coats.
When the ewe emoji is used, it usually puts these characteristics onto the person, animal, item, organization, or situation that’s being talked about.
For example, say you’re talking about a new blanket. You could use the ewe emoji to show that your winter blanket is snuggly and will be following you around the house all winter, like a sheep.
Use the ewe emoji if you’re talking about nature, a farm, animals, food, or even sheep themselves.
On the flipside, people are called sheep when they don’t think for themselves – they do what they’re told and just follow the crowd.
So the ewe emoji can mean that someone is a follower and not a leader, and they’ve got no backbone.
It’s important to read the full message and understand the context where the ewe emoji is used if you want to understand its meaning.
-> Here is the ewe emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🐑
-> Unicode for the ewe emoji: U+1F411
Plant emojis that start with e
Empty nest emoji
The empty nest emoji shows a nest, without any birds or eggs in it.
When we talk about an empty nest, it means that all the children have moved out of the family home, and the parent or parents are left with an empty nest (home).
This is a big time of change, both for parents and their children. While the children are usually excited about moving on to their next adventure in life, the parents often get lonely or feel a little lost without their children so close. They may also feel like they are getting older.
The empty nest emoji symbolizes loneliness or being alone. If it’s followed by another emoji, the second emoji could let the reader know how you are feeling about having an empty nest.
For example, an empty nest followed by a partying face says you’re actually excited to have the house to yourself.
-> Unicode for the empty nest emoji: U+1FAB9
Evergreen tree emoji
The evergreen tree emoji shows a conifer tree, full of beautiful bright green leaves and a brown tree trunk.
Evergreens don’t lose their leaves when the seasons change, so these trees often represent immortality and life.
Use the evergreen tree emoji when you’re talking about nature or being outside, especially when it’s cold or when you’re doing winter sports, like skiing or snowboarding.
This emoji is also popular around the holidays, and can be used with emojis of Christmas, Santa Claus, and presents, for gifts under the tree.
-> Here is the evergreen tree emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🌲
-> Unicode for the evergreen tree emoji: U+1F332
Food emojis that start with e
Ear of corn emoji
The ear of corn emoji shows a corn on the cob, with yellow seeds (corn kernels) and green husks (the leaves that wrap around the corn) on all devices.
Corn is often used to symbolize farming, agriculture, harvest time, and the American Midwest, where corn is a staple crop. When you talk about any of these topics, be sure to use the ear of corn emoji too!
You can also use this emoji when you want to say something is “corny”, which is slang for silly, cheesy, or very sentimental.
A silly joke is corny, of course, but telling someone how you really feel, especially when you feel a bit shy about it, is also corny.
As examples, you could type “That joke’s so 🌽 I can’t stop laughing”. Or you could write “I know it’s 🌽, but I’ll always love you!”
-> Here is the ear of corn emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🌽
-> Unicode for the ear of corn emoji: U+1F33D
Egg emoji
The egg emoji shows an oval-shaped egg, which is either white, cream, or brown depending on the device you’re looking at.
Eggs are a great source of protein and nutrients, and this emoji symbolizes food and fuel, especially a good hearty breakfast.
But chicks hatch from fertilized eggs, so the egg emoji also represents new life and new beginnings. When something is starting or a plan is about to “hatch”, use the egg emoji to show your excitement.
For example, you could tell someone that you have a new business idea that’s almost ready to take off 🥚🐣.
Egg emojis are often used when talking about fertility, especially a woman’s fertility, and medical procedures that assist with fertility.
-> Here is the egg emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🥚
-> Unicode for the egg emoji: U+1F95A
Eggplant emoji
The eggplant emoji shows an eggplant, which is a bright purple or bluish-purple vegetable. Eggplants are called aubergines in some countries.
The eggplant emoji can be used when talking about food, eggplants, or vegetables in general.
However, this emoji is very flirty and has come to symbolize a man’s private parts in some countries and cultures, so it’s often used when flirting with someone online.
Think carefully about the person you’re chatting with, the context of the conversation, and what you’re comfortable with before using or reading too much into these types of emojis.
-> Here is the eggplant emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🍆
-> Unicode for the eggplant emoji: U+1F346
Time emojis that start with E
Eight o’clock emoji
The eight o’clock emoji shows a clock, which is white, gray, and/or black. The clock’s hands point to the time of eight o’clock, with the short hand at eight and the long hand at twelve.
Use the eight o’clock emoji when talking about the time eight o’clock, such as when something is happening, when suggesting a time, or what the current time is.
Use other emojis with this time emoji to give the person more details. For example, to tell someone that the party starts at eight sharp, send them these emojis: 🥳🕗.
-> Here is the eight o’clock emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🕗
-> Unicode for the eight o’clock emoji: U+1F557
Eight-thirty emoji
The eight-thirty emoji shows a clock, which is white, gray, and/or black. The clock’s hands point to the time of half past eight, with the short hand at eight and the long hand at six.
Use the eight-thirty emoji when talking about the time eight-thirty, such as when something is happening, when suggesting a time, or what the current time is.
Use other emojis with this time emoji to give the person more details. For example, to tell someone that the flight leaves at eight-thirty, send them these emojis: ✈🕣.
-> Here is the eight-thirty emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🕣
-> Unicode for the eight-thirty emoji: U+1F563
Eleven o’clock emoji
The eleven o’clock emoji shows a clock, which is white, gray, and/or black. The clock’s hands point to the time of eleven o’clock, with the short hand at eleven and the long hand at twelve.
Use the eleven o’clock emoji when talking about the time eleven o’clock, such as when something is happening, when suggesting a time, or what the current time is.
Use other emojis with this time emoji to give the person more details. For example, to tell someone that a comet is expected to be visible at eleven o’clock, send them these emojis: ☄🕚.
-> Here is the eleven o’clock emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🕚
-> Unicode for the eleven o’clock emoji: U+1F55A
Eleven-thirty emoji
The eleven-thirty emoji shows a clock, which is white, gray, and/or black. The clock’s hands point to the time of half past eleven, with the short hand at eleven and the long hand at six.
Use the eleven-thirty emoji when talking about the time eleven-thirty, such as when something is happening, when suggesting a time, or what the current time is.
Use other emojis with this time emoji to give the person more details. For example, to tell someone that a taxi is picking them up at eleven-thirty, send them these emojis: 🚕🕦.
-> Here is the eleven-thirty emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🕦
-> Unicode for the eleven-thirty emoji: U+1F566
Electric plug emoji
The electric plug emoji shows a black, gray, or blue electric plug.
Use the electric plug emoji when talking about power, devices that work with electricity, or even just your own personal energy.
For example, if you’re feeling exhausted and have no energy, you could write “I’m sooooo tired. I need time out to recharge and get my 🔌 back”.
Obviously, this emoji is also common when talking about electricity, alternative power sources, batteries, and anything related to power grids.
-> Here is the electric plug emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🔌
-> Unicode for the electric plug emoji: U+1F50C
E-mail emoji
The e-mail emoji shows an envelope with the symbol @ or a capital letter E on it.
This emoji represents an e-mail, which stands for electronic mail. These are messages sent electronically, via a phone, computer, tablet, or other electronic device.
Use this emoji to tell someone that you’ve sent them an e-mail or received one. You can also use the e-mail emoji to ask someone to send you an e-mail, for example, you could say “Send me all the details in an 📧 please!”
The e-mail emoji is sometimes used on websites when sharing an e-mail address on the contact page, though the envelope with arrow emoji is more popular (read more about this a little later in this post).
-> Here is the e-mail emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 📧
-> Unicode for the e-mail emoji: U+1F4E7
Envelope emoji
The envelope emoji shows a plain envelope, that’s either white, gray, or yellow.
This emoji usually represents mail, as in snail mail, or a letter or parcel sent through the post office.
Sometimes people use this emoji when talking about e-mail too, so take the context of the message into account.
Use this emoji to tell someone that you’ve sent them a letter by post or received one. You can also use the envelope emoji to ask someone to send you a letter or to give you their postal address.
For example, you could say “What address should I ✉ it to?”
-> Here is the envelope emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: ✉
-> Unicode for the envelope emoji: U+2709
Envelope with arrow emoji
The envelope with arrow emoji shows a plain white or gray envelope, with a red or blue arrow pointing down to it from above.
This emoji represents mail that’s in transit or on the way. This can be an e-mail that’s been sent and should arrive shortly, or a mailed letter that’s with the post office for delivery.
So, if you want to let someone know that you’ve sent them something and they need to keep an eye out for it or check their inbox, use the envelope with arrow emoji.
This emoji is often used online when an email address is shared, especially on a company’s website. The arrow lets visitors know that they can send an e-mail using the address that follows the emoji.
For example, a company might have this as part of their contact details:
-> Here is the envelope with arrow emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 📩
-> Unicode for the envelope with arrow emoji: U+1F4E9
Money emojis that start with E
Euro banknote or Euro bill emoji
The Euro banknote or Euro bill emoji shows a stack of 100 Euro bills.
100 Euros is worth about $106 at today’s exchange rate.
This emoji is either blue or green, with a bill strap. A bill strap is a piece of paper that goes around bills, and holds them together.
Euros are the official currency of the Eurozone in Europe.
This emoji is used when talking about money, especially European money, prices, and transactions.
It’s also a great emoji when talking about travel and Europe, as the Euro is used in many countries across the continent.
All money emojis, including the Euro banknote or Euro bill emoji, can show wealth and luxury in messages.
Here’s an example of the Euro banknote or Euro bill emoji in a text message:
You ask your digital nomad friend: How is life in Malta?
She responds: Awesome. I’m seeing the world and making big 💶
-> Here is the Euro banknote or Euro bill emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 💶
-> Unicode for the Euro banknote or Euro bill emoji: U+1F4B6
Household emojis that start with E
Elevator emoji
The elevator emoji is only available on some devices at this time, which are Apple, Google, and Twitter.
The elevator emoji shows an elevator full of people. It’s blue on all devices, with one arrow above the elevator pointing up and another arrow next to it pointing down, much like an elevator goes up and down.
Use the elevator emoji when talking about elevators, giving directions to someone to take an elevator to a certain floor in a building, or to let someone know when an elevator is out of order.
For example, when telling your friend where to find you on vacay, send a message to say “There’s an [elevator emoji] to the right of the main entrance. Take it up to the 3rd floor and I’ll be there.”
This emoji is also used to let people know that there is access to an elevator in a building, especially for those with mobility impairments or those who require service access.
The elevator emoji can also be used when talking about going up and down, or the height or depth of something.
Remember that those on a device that doesn’t support this emoji won’t see it – all they will see is a gray block in place of the emoji. So don’t use this emoji if what you’re saying is very important information or urgent.
-> Unicode for the elevator emoji: U+1F6D7
Arrow emojis that start with E
END arrow or end with arrow emoji
The END arrow or end with arrow emoji has an arrow pointing left with the word END under it. This emoji is sometimes surrounded by a square, and the word “END” is usually in capital letters.
This emoji is either blue, black, or gray.
The END arrow emoji shows that something has ended. This could be the end of a conversation, a document, a vacay, a project, a deadline, etc.
For example, if you’re planning a group assignment and want to show when each person’s time is up for their part of the work, use the * with a date and even a time emoji to show their deadlines.
The END arrow emoji is also used when giving directions, to indicate the end of the journey or street.
Lastly, the END arrow emoji can be used when talking about moving towards the end of something, like your goals. You could type “Working hard on my fitness goals and the 🔚 is in sight”.
-> Here is the END arrow or end with arrow emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: 🔚
-> Unicode for the END arrow or end with arrow emoji: U+1F51A
Audiovisual (AV) emojis that start with E
Eject button emoji
The eject button emoji shows a white triangle with a white line under it. The triangle and line are enclosed in a colored square, which is either blue, gray, or orange.
The eject button emoji comes from the eject button found on electronic devices. This button ejects, or releases, whatever media is inside the device, like a CD, a DVD, a tape, etc.
Use this emoji when talking about removing something or taking something away from where it is now, like taking a bag of clothes out of your house to the donation center (👚⏏) or money out of the bank (💵⏏🏦).
This emoji can also represent a relationship or someone in your life. If you break up with someone or cut ties with someone, you are “ejecting” them from your life, and you can use this symbol to show that’s what happened.
-> Here is the eject button emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: ⏏
-> Unicode for the eject button emoji: U+23CF
Punctuation emojis that start with E
Exclamation question mark emoji
The exclamation question mark emoji is usually red, and it shows an exclamation mark followed by a question mark.
An exclamation mark is a punctuation mark that shows surprise or shouting, and a question mark indicates a question or the need for an explanation.
Put these two punctuation marks together in an emoji, and you get one that means a HUGE surprise or shocking news. This can extend to disbelief, confusion about what’s going on, or when something totally unexpected has just happened.
For example, when Megxit took place, and Prince Harry and Meghan got kicked out of their British home, you could use this emoji to show that you couldn’t believe what happened. As in: Megxit ⁉⁉
So the exclamation question mark emoji is like saying: What!? Really!? Or No Way!?
When using this emoji on social media, expect to get a lot of responses and opinions back because others will be just as confused, opinionated, or shocked as you are!?
-> Here is the exclamation question mark emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: ⁉
-> Unicode for the exclamation question mark emoji: U+2049
Other emojis that start with E
Eight-pointed star emoji
The eight-pointed star emoji shows a star with eight points. This emoji is usually orange and white, but the star is black on Twitter.
Sometimes the star stands on its own, and sometimes it is surrounded by a square block.
The eight-pointed star represents balance and harmony. No matter how a star with so many points rolls around or gets thrown about, it always lands on some of its points and keeps its balance. Nothing can upset the stability of this noble star.
The star is also often used in astrology or mysticism, where each of the star’s points represents a planet in the solar system.
It’s also said that each point stands for one of the eight directions in our universe: north, east, south, west, north-east, south-east, south-west, and north-west. Much like a compass to the cosmos.
In mythology, the eight-pointed star is known as the Star of Ishtar, which is the Babylonian goddess of love, war, and fertility. You can use this emoji when talking about any of these things, especially with others who love mythology and interesting stories.
In Christianity, the eight-pointed star symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem, which showed the three wise men how to find baby Jesus in the stable. This is why the eight-pointed star is often used around Christmas time as a religious symbol.
-> Here is the eight-pointed star emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: ✴
-> Unicode for the eight-pointed star emoji: U+2734
Eight-spoked asterisk emoji
The eight-spoked asterisk emoji shows an asterisk (*) with eight lines. The asterisk is white on most devices, with a green square around it. The square happens to be blue on Facebook.
On Google, the asterisk is simply a green asterisk, with no background.
An asterisk is a symbol that looks a lot like a star. It got its name from the Greek word “asteriskos”, which means little star.
When you see an asterisk in a document, it tells you that there’s more information about this sentence in a footnote, either at the bottom of that page or the end of the chapter.
So an asterisk catches your attention. It tells you to look out for more information and helps you find it.
The eight-spoked asterisk emoji is used in much the same way as a traditional asterisk.
This emoji draws someone’s attention to important information or to something that mustn’t be forgotten. It helps show the reader what’s most important and alerts them to pay attention.
But I’ve most commonly seen this emoji being used as a spelling corrector:
If you send a message and there’s a spelling mistake in it, you can quickly send another message with an asterisk or an asterisk emoji, followed by the correct spelling of the word.
The asterisk tells the reader that you know a word is spelled incorrectly or that your spell checker changed the word you typed, and the word that follows the asterisk is the correct spelling or the original word you used.
For example:
You send a message that reads: Where’s the TV remove?
You see the spelling error, so you send another message that says: ✳ remote
The asterisk emoji is also quite pretty, so artists often use it in creative messages, artwork, and designs.
-> Here is the eight-spoked asterisk emoji, if you want to highlight, copy and paste it: ✳
-> Unicode for the eight-spoked asterisk emoji: U+2733
Flag emojis that start with E
Ecuador flag emoji
The Ecuador flag emoji represents the flag of Ecuador.
The equator basically runs through the middle of Ecuador, giving this country 12 hours of consistent light and 12 hours of consistent dark every day of the year.
Showing the Ecuador flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: E and C.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as EC.
-> Unicode for Ecuador flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EA
U+1F1E8
Egypt flag emoji
The Egypt flag emoji represents the flag of Egypt.
90% of Egypt is desert, so 95% of its people live along the Nile river where there’s water. Egyptians have always and continue to love two things: cats and board games!
Showing the Egypt flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: E and G.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as EG.
-> Unicode for Egypt flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EA
U+1F1EC
El Salvador flag emoji
The El Salvador flag emoji represents the flag of El Salvador.
Called “The Land of Volcanoes”, El Salvador has many earthquakes and volcanic activity. In fact, if you take a look, you’ll see five volcanoes in its flag!
Showing the El Salvador flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: S and V.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as SV.
-> Unicode for El Salvador flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1F8
U+1F1FB
England flag emoji
The England flag emoji represents the flag of England.
This is one of the oldest flags in the world, dating back to the 12th century AD.
The England flag is classified as a subdivision flag in emoji categories. It’s shown as a white flag with a red cross on most devices, but as a simple black and gray flag on browsers.
Equatorial Guinea flag emoji
The Equatorial Guinea flag emoji represents the flag of Equatorial Guinea.
The tree on the flag is a silk-cotton tree, which is also called the god tree or the kapok tree.
Showing the Equatorial Guinea flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: G and Q.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as GQ.
-> Unicode for Equatorial Guinea flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EC
U+1F1F6
Eritrea flag emoji
The Eritrea flag emoji represents the flag of Eritrea.
The 30 leaves in the flag stand for each year of the country’s struggle for independence.
Showing the Eritrea flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: E and R.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as ER.
-> Unicode for Iceland flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EA
U+1F1F7
Estonia flag emoji
The Estonia flag emoji represents the flag of Estonia.
Colors in the flag symbolize the country’s natural beauty: Blue stands for the skies, sea, and lakes. Black represents the rich soil and dark forests. And white is for winter snow.
Showing the Estonia flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: E and E.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as EE.
-> Unicode for Estonia flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EA
U+1F1EA
Eswatini flag emoji
The Eswatini flag emoji represents the flag of Eswatini.
Feathers hanging from the spears in this flag come from the lourie bird and widowbird. These feathers can only be used by the country’s king – the country is a monarchy.
Showing the Eswatini flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: S and Z.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as SZ.
-> Unicode for Eswatini flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1F8
U+1F1FF
Ethiopia flag emoji
The Ethiopia flag emoji represents the flag of Ethiopia.
This flag was adopted in 1991 after the Marxist regime was finally overcome. The flag’s star is a symbol of all people in the country, and the sun’s rays from the star are a sign of prosperity and a bright future.
Showing the Ethiopia flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: E and T.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as ET.
-> Unicode for Ethiopia flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EA
U+1F1F9
European Union flag emoji
The European Union flag emoji represents the flag of the European Union.
The circle of stars in the flag symbolizes the unity between its member countries and the ideals they all strive for, like unity and harmony between the peoples of Europe.
Showing the European Union flag emoji needs a sequence of two regional indicator symbols: E and U.
Platforms that support these indicators show the actual flag, while platforms that don’t support regional indicator symbols simply show the emoji as EU.
-> Unicode for European Union flag emoji (use both):
U+1F1EA
U+1F1FA
