Dna 🧬
Quick answer
🧬 Dna is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Science equipment”. People also find it by searching biologist, evolution, gene, genetics, life.
Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.
Key facts
- Category
- Objects
- Subgroup
- Science equipment
- Unicode
- U+1F9EC
- Emoji version
- Emoji 11.0
- Year added
- 2018
- Shortcode
:dna:
Dna 🧬: Meaning
🧬 Dna is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Science equipment”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 11.0 in 2018.
People also find it by searching biologist, evolution, gene, genetics, life.
How to use 🧬 Dna
Science emojis show microscopes, test tubes, and DNA, for science, research, and school.
Example messages
- Lab day 🧬
- Science fair project 🧬
Codes for developers
| Copy emoji | 🧬 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+1F9EC | |
| HTML (hex) | 🧬 | |
| HTML (decimal) | 🧬 | |
| CSS | \1F9EC | |
| JavaScript | \u{1F9EC} | |
| JavaScript (UTF-16) | \uD83E\uDDEC | |
| Python | \U0001F9EC | |
| URL | %F0%9F%A7%AC | |
| GitHub | :dna: | |
| Slack / Discord | :dna: |
Technical details
- Type
- Single character
- Code points
- 1
- UTF-16
- 2
- UTF-8
- 4 bytes
| 🧬 | U+1F9EC | Dna |
History and device support
🧬 was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 11.0 (2018). Emoji 11.0 (2018) added 🥰 🥺 🥳 🥵 🥶, superheroes, and hair styles for people.
It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.
How to type it
- WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “dna”.
- MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “dna”.
- iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “dna”.
Also searched as
Related keywords
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Name in other languages
- EnglishDna
- EspañolAdn
- PortuguêsDna
- FrançaisAdn
- DeutschDNA
- ItalianoDna
- NederlandsDNA
- РусскийДНК
- УкраїнськаДНК
- PolskiDna
- TürkçeDna
- العربيةالحامض النووي
- فارسیدیانای
- اردوڈی این اے
- עבריתדי אנ איי
- हिन्दीडीएनए
- বাংলাডিএনএ
- தமிழ்டிஎன்ஏ
- తెలుగుడిఎన్ఎ
- मराठीडीएनए
- Bahasa IndonesiaDna
- Bahasa MelayuDna
- Tiếng ViệtAdn
- ไทยดีเอ็นเอ
- FilipinoDna
- 日本語DNA
- 한국어DNA
- 简体中文DNA
- 繁體中文DNA
- KiswahiliDna
Questions and answers
What does the 🧬 Dna emoji mean?
🧬 Dna is an emoji in the Objects category, under “Science equipment”. People also find it by searching biologist, evolution, gene, genetics, life.
How do I copy and paste the Dna emoji?
Tap or click the large 🧬 at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.
How do I type the Dna emoji on a computer?
Press Windows + . (period) and search “dna”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “dna”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “dna”.
When was the Dna emoji added?
The Dna emoji was added with Emoji 11.0 in 2018.
What is the Unicode for 🧬?
The Dna emoji is U+1F9EC in Unicode. In HTML, write 🧬.
Which category is the Dna emoji in?
🧬 Dna is in the Objects category, in the “Science equipment” subgroup, together with 6 other emojis.
Which emojis are similar to 🧬?
Emojis similar to 🧬 Dna include ⚗️ Alembic, 🧪 Test tube, 🧫 Petri dish, 🔬 Microscope.
What is the Dna emoji called in other languages?
In other languages it is called Adn (Español), Adn (Français), DNA (Deutsch), डीएनए (हिन्दी), الحامض النووي (العربية), DNA (日本語).
How many characters is the 🧬 emoji?
🧬 is made of 1 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 4 bytes in UTF-8.
What is the official name of 🧬?
Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “dna”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.
What words are associated with 🧬?
Its official keywords are biologist, evolution, gene, genetics, life. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds 🧬.
Can I use 🧬 on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?
Yes. 🧬 is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.
Does 🧬 look the same on every phone?
No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.
What is the shortcode for Dna?
In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :dna: to insert 🧬.
Does 🧬 work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 11.0 (2018), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.
Can I download the Dna emoji as PNG or SVG?
Yes. Use the download box on this page to save 🧬 in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.