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👧Girl Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F467

Represents a young girl.

Released in The 👧 emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and is widely supported across platforms like Apple, Google, and Microsoft.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The 👧 emoji depicts a young girl, often illustrated with features like pigtails, a dress, or a youthful expression. It generally symbolizes innocence, childhood experiences, and femininity. This emoji is used to represent girls in various contexts, such as family discussions, storytelling, or everyday conversations about youth. It can convey playfulness, curiosity, or the spirit of girlhood, and is commonly employed to refer to children under the age of 12 or 13, depending on cultural nuances. Its simple design makes it versatile for digital communication, evoking emotions related to growth, joy, and nurturing.

Symbolism

  • Innocence and youth, highlighting the carefree nature of childhood.
  • Femininity and girlhood, often linked to traditional or cultural representations of young females.
  • Playfulness and curiosity, symbolizing exploration and learning in early life.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • In family chats or social media posts when discussing children, such as sharing photos of daughters or talking about parenting.
  • In storytelling or role-playing games online, to represent young female characters in narratives or fantasies.
  • In educational contexts, like school discussions or online forums about child development, gender roles, or childhood activities.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, I just picked up my little 👧 from school, she's so excited about her art project!
That movie was about a brave 👧 who saves the day – totally inspiring!
Remember when we were kids? I used to play dress-up with my cousin, just like that 👧.
I'm buying a gift for my niece, maybe something fun for a 👧 her age.
Look at this adorable video of a 👧 dancing – it made my day!

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use 👧 only for young girls to avoid misrepresenting age or gender, as it specifically denotes childhood.
  • Be sensitive to cultural differences, as portrayals of girls can vary; avoid stereotypes based on appearance or roles.
  • Combine 👧 with other emojis like 👨‍👩‍👧 for family contexts to add more detail and clarity to your message.

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Depicts an adult female, often used for topics involving grown women.

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Man

Represents an adult male, commonly paired with family or professional themes.

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Baby

Symbolizes an infant, used for newborns regardless of gender.

🧒

Child

A gender-neutral emoji for children, great for general youth discussions.

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Family

Illustrates a family unit, often including children like 👧 for group contexts.

👭

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Shows female friendship or solidarity, relatable to girls' social bonds.

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Ribbon

Represents accessories often associated with girls, like in fashion or gifts.

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Woman's Hat

Depicts feminine accessories, sometimes linked to young girls in playful settings.

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Artist

A person emoji that can represent a young girl in creative pursuits, extending from 👧 themes.