Deaf Man emoji meaning
Used to represent deaf identity, deaf awareness, or accessibility topics, often by or about deaf men. Example: 'My brother is π§ββοΈ, please face him when you talk' or 'Proud to be π§ββοΈ'.
The official Unicode name for π§ββοΈ is deaf man. It belongs to the people & body group and the gestures subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as accessibility, deaf, ear, gesture, hear, man.
This emoji is a sequence of several code points joined together. Devices with an older emoji font may show the parts separately instead of one picture.
How to get π§ββοΈ 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 deaf man.
- Tap π§ββοΈ 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 π§ββοΈ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "deaf man". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy π§ββοΈ from this page and paste it.
How to type π§ββοΈ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "deaf man" and click π§ββοΈ.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type π§ββοΈ on a Mac
Press Control+β+Space to open the emoji picker, type "deaf man" and double-click π§ββοΈ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
π§ββοΈ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+β+Space, or paste π§ββοΈ 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.
π§ββοΈ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🧏‍♂️ |
| HTML hex | 🧏‍♂️ |
CSS content | "\1F9CF\200D\2642\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F9CF}\u{200D}\u{2642}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\U0001F9CF\u200D\u2642\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%A7%8F%E2%80%8D%E2%99%82%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :deaf_man: |
Because π§ββοΈ 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 deaf man emoji mean? +
A man signing or gesturing to indicate he is deaf or hard of hearing. Its official Unicode name is "deaf man".
Is π§ββοΈ the same as π§ββοΈ? +
No, π§ββοΈ shows a woman and π§ββοΈ shows a man; the base π§ emoji without the gender sign is used for a general or nonspecific person.
Is it rude to use π§ββοΈ? +
No, it is a standard accessibility symbol meant to represent deaf or hard-of-hearing people respectfully, not a joke or insult.
How do I get the deaf man emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "deaf man". 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 π§ββοΈ from this page.
What is the Unicode for π§ββοΈ? +
The deaf man emoji is U+1F9CF U+200D U+2642 U+FE0F. It is a sequence of more than one code point, which is why it may display as separate symbols on older devices. In HTML use 🧏‍♂️.
Why does π§ββοΈ 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 π§ββοΈ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.