What is the Unicode code point for Broken Heart?

Encoded at U+1F494, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). The official Unicode name is "Broken Heart".

💔

Broken Heart Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Broken Heart emoji?

Click the copy button next to the format you need — Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, or CSS — then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Q: Is the Broken Heart emoji free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely in personal and commercial text. Vendor artwork is copyrighted, but the Unicode character itself is free to copy.

Smileys & Emotion • U+1F494 • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Broken Heart emoji

Character💔

HTML Entity💔

Shortcode:broken-heart:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%92%94

CSS Escape\1F494

What does the Broken Heart emoji mean?

Broken Heart shows a red heart split into two pieces, expressing heartbreak, grief, or the loss of something loved. It is used after a breakup, bad news, or disappointment. It is also used playfully to dramatise a minor letdown — a cancelled plan, a sold-out item, a missed opportunity.

This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for broken heart — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Broken Heart emoji

In chat: Drop 💔 into a sentence where you would normally write “broken heart” to add tone and visual interest.
On social media: Pair 💔 with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
In documents and code: Use the HTML entity 💔 or shortcode :broken-heart: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Smileys & Emotion
Unicode code point	`U+1F494`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:broken-heart:`
HTML entity	`💔`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays broken heart everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Broken Heart mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F494, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Broken Heart".

How do I copy the Broken Heart emoji?

Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.

Is the Broken Heart emoji free to use?

Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.

How is Broken Heart used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for broken heart in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.

Does it look the same on every device?

Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render 💔 with their own style, colour, and shading.