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Broken Heart Emoji

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

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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.

Technical details

The Broken Heart emoji is part of the Smileys & Emotion category. Its Unicode code point is U+1F494, and it was introduced in Emoji 1.0 in 2015. The official Unicode name is "Broken Heart". On most modern operating systems it renders as a full-colour emoji glyph, though the exact artwork differs between Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and other platform vendors.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Broken Heart 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 dis...

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1F494, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015).

How do I copy it?

Click any copy button above, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Is it free to use?

Yes. Emoji characters are part of the Unicode standard and can be used freely.