Flag: Benin emoji meaning
Mostly used by people from Benin or discussing the country, often in travel, sports, or cultural posts. Example: 'Flying home to see my family ๐ง๐ฏ' or 'Go Benin! ๐ง๐ฏ' during a soccer match.
The official Unicode name for ๐ง๐ฏ is flag: Benin. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as BJ, flag.
Flag emoji are built from two regional indicator letters, so the flag artwork is drawn by the device. Some platforms, notably Windows, show the two letters instead of a flag.
How to get ๐ง๐ฏ 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 flag.
- Tap ๐ง๐ฏ 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 ๐ง๐ฏ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "flag". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ๐ง๐ฏ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ง๐ฏ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "flag" and click ๐ง๐ฏ.
Windows does not draw country flags. It shows the two regional indicator letters instead, even though the character is correct and will display as a flag on other devices.
How to type ๐ง๐ฏ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ง๐ฏ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ง๐ฏ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ง๐ฏ 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.
๐ง๐ฏ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇧🇯 |
| HTML hex | 🇧🇯 |
CSS content | "\1F1E7\1F1EF" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1E7}\u{1F1EF}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1E7\U0001F1EF" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%A7%F0%9F%87%AF |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :benin: |
Because ๐ง๐ฏ 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 flag: benin emoji mean? +
The flag of Benin, used to represent the country, its people, or national pride. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Benin".
What do the colors of the Benin flag mean? +
Green stands for hope and renewal, yellow for wealth, and red for the courage of ancestors.
When is this flag used? +
It is used for national holidays, sports events, and by people celebrating Beninese identity or heritage online.
How do I get the flag: benin emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Benin". 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 ๐ง๐ฏ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ง๐ฏ? +
The flag: benin emoji is U+1F1E7 U+1F1EF. 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 ๐ง๐ฏ 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 ๐ง๐ฏ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.