What is the Unicode code point for Khanda?

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

🪯

Khanda Emoji

Q: How do I copy the Khanda 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 Khanda 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.

Symbols • U+1FAAF • Emoji 1.0 (2015)

Copy the Khanda emoji

Character🪯

HTML Entity🪯

Shortcode:khanda:

URL Encoded%F0%9F%AA%AF

CSS Escape\1FAAF

What does the Khanda emoji mean?

🪯 is the Khanda emoji from the Symbols collection. Like other Unicode emojis, it provides a compact visual shorthand for khanda that enhances tone and clarity in digital communication. Under the hood it lives at U+1FAAF and debuted in Emoji 1.0 (2015). That code point is what lets you copy and paste it between apps without losing meaning. Symbols emojis function as visual punctuation — they structure lists, highlight ratings, add emphasis, and decorate text that would otherwise look dense. This symbol is often used to draw the eye or signal importance in otherwise plain copy. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of khanda stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (🪯), as an HTML entity (🪯), or as a shortcode (:khanda:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

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 khanda — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.

How to use the Khanda emoji

In chat: Drop 🪯 into a sentence where you would normally write “khanda” 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 :khanda: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.

Technical details & cross-platform notes

Category	Symbols
Unicode code point	`U+1FAAF`
Introduced in	Emoji 1.0 (2015)
Shortcode	`:khanda:`
HTML entity	`🪯`
Platform rendering	Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays khanda everywhere — only the art style changes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Khanda mean?

What is the Unicode code point?

Encoded at U+1FAAF, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Khanda".

How do I copy the Khanda 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 Khanda 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 Khanda used in context?

It adds visual shorthand for khanda 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.