🕯️ Candle Emoji
Technical Details
Name
Candle
Short Name
:candle:
Unicode
U+1F56F
U+FE0F
Unicode Version
1.0Release Year
2014
Category
ObjectsSubcategory
Light & videoPlatform Support
Apple Google Twitter Facebook
Has Skin Tones
No
Platform Renderings

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SVG Code
<svg width="128" height="128" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <text x="64" y="64" font-size="96" text-anchor="middle" dominant-baseline="middle" font-family="serif" >🕯️</text> </svg>
Emoji Meaning
Meaning
A lit candle, typically depicted with a yellow or orange flame on a white or cream-colored wax stick. The flame may flicker slightly, and the candle often has a wick. Represents warmth, light, and remembrance, often used in contexts of memorial services, religious ceremonies, or romantic settings.
Common Uses
- Symbolizing remembrance or memorial: 'In memory of those we lost 🕯️'
- Indicating a solemn or reflective moment: 'Reflecting on the past year 🕯️'
- Setting a romantic or cozy atmosphere: 'Candlelit dinner tonight 🕯️'
Example Sentences
- The vigil was held with a moment of silence and a candle 🕯️ for each victim.
- Let's take a moment to remember our shared history 🕯️
- I love the ambiance of a room lit by candles 🕯️