Flag: Maldives emoji meaning
People use it to show pride in Maldivian identity, mark trips or vacations to the Maldives, or tag content related to the country. Example: 'Honeymoon in the Maldives! ๐ฒ๐ป' or 'Proud to be Maldivian ๐ฒ๐ป'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ฒ๐ป is flag: Maldives. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as MV, 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 ๐ฒ๐ป 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 ๐ฒ๐ป 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 ๐ฒ๐ป 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 ๐ฒ๐ป from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ฒ๐ป 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 ๐ฒ๐ป.
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 ๐ฒ๐ป on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ฒ๐ป. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ฒ๐ป in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ฒ๐ป 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.
๐ฒ๐ป in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇲🇻 |
| HTML hex | 🇲🇻 |
CSS content | "\1F1F2\1F1FB" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F2}\u{1F1FB}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F2\U0001F1FB" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B2%F0%9F%87%BB |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :maldives: |
Because ๐ฒ๐ป 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: maldives emoji mean? +
The flag of the Maldives, used to represent the country, its people, culture, or travel there. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Maldives".
What does the Maldives flag symbolize? +
The flag represents the nation of Maldives, its sovereignty, and its people and culture.
When do people use the Maldives flag emoji? +
It is often used when discussing travel, vacations, or news related to the Maldives, or by people expressing national pride.
How do I get the flag: maldives emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Maldives". 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 ๐ฒ๐ป from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ฒ๐ป? +
The flag: maldives emoji is U+1F1F2 U+1F1FB. 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 ๐ฒ๐ป 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 ๐ฒ๐ป looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.