candle

Emoji 0.7

candle

Also known as light

A lit candle emoji commonly used to represent light, remembrance, vigil, or a cozy atmosphere.

Unicode U+1F56F Added in Emoji 0.7 Category objects Subcategory light, film & video

Meaning

The candle emoji depicts a single lit candle. People use it to symbolize light, hope, remembrance, prayer, or a quiet vigil. It can also refer to candles, ambiance, power outages, or cozy settings.

Unicode name

The official Unicode name for this emoji is Candle, identifying it as a representation of a lit candle.

Platform designs

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System
candle · Noto
Noto
candle · Twemoji
Twemoji
candle · OpenMoji
OpenMoji
Apple

Apple depicts a light-colored candle with a glowing orange flame.

Google

Google Noto shows a simple candle with a warm flame against a plain background.

Twitter

Twitter Twemoji shows a candle with a bright flame and flat, clean coloring.

Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Which category does 🕯️ candle belong to?
🕯️ candle belongs to the objects category, which contains 268 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🕯️ candle?
🕯️ candle was added in Emoji 0.7. Its codepoint is U+1F56F, made up of 1 code points.
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