Emoji 12
diya lamp
Also known as diya, lamp, light, oil
A traditional clay oil lamp, known as a diya, with a lit flame, used in South Asian festivals and rituals.
Meaning
The diya lamp emoji depicts a small traditional oil lamp, often made of clay, with a burning wick. It is widely used in relation to Diwali and other South Asian celebrations, symbolizing light, hope, and good fortune. People use it to mark festive occasions, prayers, or to send wishes of prosperity and positivity.
Unicode name
The official Unicode name for this emoji is "diya lamp," representing a traditional oil lamp.
Platform designs
Apple
On Apple platforms, the diya lamp appears as a terracotta clay lamp with a glowing yellow flame and subtle gold accents.
Google
On Google Noto, the diya lamp is shown as an orange-brown clay lamp with a bright flame and simple rounded details.
Twitter
On Twitter Twemoji, the diya lamp appears as a stylized reddish-orange clay lamp with a bold yellow and orange flame.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🪔 diya lamp belong to?
🪔 diya lamp belongs to the objects category, which contains 268 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🪔 diya lamp?
🪔 diya lamp was added in Emoji 12. Its codepoint is U+1FA94, made up of 1 code points.
