Flag: Lesotho emoji meaning
Mainly used by people from Lesotho or those discussing the country, often in travel, sports, or heritage posts. Example: 'Visiting my family in Lesotho this summer ๐ฑ๐ธ' or 'Proud of my roots ๐ฑ๐ธ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฑ๐ธ is flag: Lesotho. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as LS, 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฑ๐ธ 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ.
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 ๐ฑ๐ธ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ฑ๐ธ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฑ๐ธ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฑ๐ธ 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.
๐ฑ๐ธ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇱🇸 |
| HTML hex | 🇱🇸 |
CSS content | "\1F1F1\1F1F8" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F1}\u{1F1F8}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F1\U0001F1F8" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B1%F0%9F%87%B8 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :lesotho: |
Because ๐ฑ๐ธ 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: lesotho emoji mean? +
This is the national flag of Lesotho, used to represent the country, its people, or culture. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Lesotho".
What do the colors on the Lesotho flag mean? +
Blue represents rain, white represents peace, and green represents prosperity, with a black hat shape symbolizing Basotho culture.
When is this flag used? +
It is used to show support for Lesotho during national holidays, sports events, or to express pride in Basotho identity.
How do I get the flag: lesotho emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Lesotho". 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฑ๐ธ? +
The flag: lesotho emoji is U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8. 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ 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 ๐ฑ๐ธ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.