Bow and Arrow emoji meaning
People use it to signal focus on a target or goal, reference archery or hunting, or mark a Sagittarius connection. Example: 'Eyes on the prize ๐น' or 'Sagittarius season is here ๐น'.
The official Unicode name for ๐น is bow and arrow. It belongs to the objects group and the tools subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as archer, archery, arrow, bow, sagittarius, tool, weapon, zodiac.
It was added in Emoji 1, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ๐น 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 bow and arrow.
- Tap ๐น 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 ๐น on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "bow and arrow". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐น from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐น on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "bow and arrow" and click ๐น.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ๐น on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "bow and arrow" and double-click ๐น. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐น in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐น 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.
๐น in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🏹 |
| HTML hex | 🏹 |
CSS content | "\1F3F9" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F3F9}" |
| Python | "\U0001F3F9" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%8F%B9 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :bow_and_arrow: |
Because ๐น 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 bow and arrow emoji mean? +
๐น shows a bow and arrow, used to represent archery, hunting, aiming at a goal, or the Sagittarius zodiac sign. Its official Unicode name is "bow and arrow".
What does ๐น mean in astrology posts? +
It represents Sagittarius, the archer, one of the zodiac signs, and is often used in horoscope or birthday posts for that sign.
What does ๐น mean when talking about goals? +
It is used to symbolize aiming for and hitting a target, often paired with messages about ambition, precision, or achieving a goal.
How do I get the bow and arrow emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "bow and arrow". 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 ๐น from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐น? +
The bow and arrow emoji is U+1F3F9. In HTML use 🏹.
Why does ๐น 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 ๐น looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.