Flag: Sudan emoji meaning
Used when discussing Sudan, sharing news about the country, or showing support for Sudanese people. Common in posts like 'Praying for Sudan ๐ธ๐ฉ' or 'Proud of my roots ๐ธ๐ฉ'.
The official Unicode name for ๐ธ๐ฉ is flag: Sudan. It belongs to the flags group and the country flags subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as SD, 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ from this page and paste it.
How to type ๐ธ๐ฉ 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ.
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 ๐ธ๐ฉ on a Mac
Press Control+โ+Space to open the emoji picker, type "flag" and double-click ๐ธ๐ฉ. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
๐ธ๐ฉ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+โ+Space, or paste ๐ธ๐ฉ 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.
๐ธ๐ฉ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | 🇸🇩 |
| HTML hex | 🇸🇩 |
CSS content | "\1F1F8\1F1E9" |
| JavaScript | "\u{1F1F8}\u{1F1E9}" |
| Python | "\U0001F1F8\U0001F1E9" |
| URL encoded | %F0%9F%87%B8%F0%9F%87%A9 |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :sudan: |
Because ๐ธ๐ฉ 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: sudan emoji mean? +
The flag of Sudan, used to represent the country, its people, culture or national pride. Its official Unicode name is "flag: Sudan".
What do the colors in the Sudan flag mean? +
Red stands for struggle and sacrifice, white for peace, black for the people, and green for Islam and agriculture.
When is this flag emoji commonly used? +
It is used to show solidarity with Sudan, especially during political events, humanitarian crises, or national celebrations.
How do I get the flag: sudan emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "flag: Sudan". 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ๐ธ๐ฉ? +
The flag: sudan emoji is U+1F1F8 U+1F1E9. 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ 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 ๐ธ๐ฉ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.