Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Lesotho emojiFlag: Lesotho Emoji

Generally, the Lesotho flag emoji simply indicates you're referencing Lesotho. It’s a way to quickly and visually represent the country in a conversation.

That emoji is the flag of Lesotho.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-ls:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8Twitter / X
Flag: Lesotho emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇱🇸 Flag: Lesotho emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the Lesotho flag emoji simply indicates you're referencing Lesotho. It’s a way to quickly and visually represent the country in a conversation. 🇱🇸 sits in flag emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
That emoji is the flag of Lesotho. It’s a small, landlocked country in southern Africa. People use it to show support for Lesotho, its people, or to represent the nation. You might see it when talking about travel, news from Lesotho, or just as a fun way to show you appreciate the country.
Also known as

One character, many names — these are the wordings people actually type, all 1 of them.

flag emoji

02 — Platforms

Flag: Lesotho emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1F1F1 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your flag: lesotho looks like to the person on the other side.

Flag: Lesotho emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: Lesotho emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: Lesotho emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: Lesotho emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: Lesotho emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Flag: Lesotho emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :flag-ls:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flag: lesotho, code point U+1F1F1.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇱🇸 Flag: Lesotho emoji

Where the emoji key lives on each system — and the codes for when there is no picker at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: lesotho”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “flag: lesotho”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-ls: and it converts to 🇱🇸 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇱🇸, in CSS \1F1F1\1F1F8, in JavaScript \u{1F1F1}\u{1F1F8}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Flag: Lesotho emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the flag: lesotho as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 5 of them.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Flag: Lesotho emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flag: Lesotho emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flag: Lesotho emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flag: Lesotho emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flag: Lesotho emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Flag: Lesotho emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flag: lesotho for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Aesthetic flag: lesotho combos
Cute flag: lesotho combos
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Love flag: lesotho combos
Cool flag: lesotho combos
Mood flag: lesotho combos
Flex flag: lesotho combos
Unhinged flag: lesotho combos
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Late night flag: lesotho combos
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Gaming flag: lesotho combos
Y2K flag: lesotho combos

Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🇱🇸 means from a girl or a guy

Who sent the flag: lesotho and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the Lesotho flag emoji, she could be showing affection or just being playful. Sometimes it’s a random thing, but it could also mean she admires the country or wants to connect with someone who does. Don’t overthink it too much.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the Lesotho flag emoji, it’s usually a casual expression of support for Lesotho. It might be a shared interest, or he's just trying to be a bit quirky. There's no deep meaning usually.
How to reply
You could reply with: “Same 🇱🇸”, “Let’s go Lesotho 🇱🇸”, “Love Lesotho 🇱🇸”, or “Facts 🇱🇸”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇱🇸 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the flag: lesotho lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the Lesotho flag emoji simply indicates you're referencing Lesotho. It’s a way to quickly and visually represent the country in a conversation. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🇱🇸 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🇱🇸 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :flag-ls:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🇱🇸 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🇱🇸 from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

🇱🇸 vs 🇧🇹 — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

🇱🇸 Flag: Lesotho

Unicode name: Flag: Lesotho

Code: U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-ls:

Generally, the Lesotho flag emoji simply indicates you're referencing Lesotho.

🇧🇹 Flag: Bhutan

Unicode name: Flag: Bhutan

Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1F9 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-bt:

Generally, when someone uses the 🇧🇹 emoji, they’re simply referencing the flag of Bhutan.

Open 🇧🇹 Flag: Bhutan →

11 — History

Where the 🇱🇸 Flag: Lesotho emoji came from

It arrived with the 2.0 release of the standard, which dates the flag: lesotho to 2015.

Twitter / XTwemoji
Flag: Lesotho emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Flag: Lesotho emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Flag: Lesotho emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Flag: Lesotho emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8 never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2015
Added to the standard

Flag: Lesotho was approved as U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8 and shipped in Emoji 2.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 5 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🇱🇸 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Flag: Lesotho emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇱🇸 Flag: Lesotho emoji mean?
Generally, the Lesotho flag emoji simply indicates you're referencing Lesotho. It’s a way to quickly and visually represent the country in a conversation.
What does 🇱🇸 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the Lesotho flag emoji, she could be showing affection or just being playful. Sometimes it’s a random thing, but it could also mean she admires the country or wants to connect with someone who does. Don’t overthink it too much.
What does 🇱🇸 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the Lesotho flag emoji, it’s usually a casual expression of support for Lesotho. It might be a shared interest, or he's just trying to be a bit quirky. There's no deep meaning usually.
How do you reply to the 🇱🇸 emoji?
You could reply with: “Same 🇱🇸”, “Let’s go Lesotho 🇱🇸”, “Love Lesotho 🇱🇸”, or “Facts 🇱🇸”.
What else is the 🇱🇸 emoji called?
Flag: Lesotho is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8.
What is the Unicode code for 🇱🇸?
The Flag: Lesotho emoji is U+1F1F1 U+1F1F8, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇱🇸, and in CSS as \1F1F1\1F1F8.
How do I copy and paste the 🇱🇸 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🇱🇸 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :flag-ls: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇱🇸 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Lesotho is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1F1. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.