Emoji 13
seal
Also known as animal, lion, ocean, sea
A gray seal facing forward with whiskers, flippers, and a dark nose, often shown with closed eyes.
Meaning
The seal emoji represents marine mammals known for their playful and curious nature. It is commonly used in posts about ocean life, wildlife, or to convey a cute, relaxed, or silly mood. People also use it for puns like 'seal of approval' or 'sealed with a kiss.'
Unicode name
The seal emoji depicts a gray seal, a marine mammal found in oceans, often used to represent sea life or the animal itself.
Platform designs
Apple
Apple's design shows a gray seal with a rounded head, visible whiskers, closed eyes, and a small smile, its body curving into flippers.
Google
Google's Noto design features a light gray seal with a darker head, prominent whiskers, closed or half-closed eyes, and a relaxed posture.
Twitter
Twitter's Twemoji design displays a gray seal with a pale belly, visible whiskers, a dark snout, and eyes shut, appearing calm and content.
Noto (Apache 2.0) · Twemoji (CC BY 4.0) · OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which category does 🦭 seal belong to?
🦭 seal belongs to the animals & nature category, which contains 161 emojis.
Which Unicode version added 🦭 seal?
🦭 seal was added in Emoji 13. Its codepoint is U+1F9AD, made up of 1 code points.
