Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Montserrat emojiFlag: Montserrat Emoji

Generally, the 🇲🇸 emoji simply means “Montserrat”. People use it to identify the country or territory in a conversation.

The 🇲🇸 emoji represents the flag of Montserrat.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1F2 U+1F1F8
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-ms:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1F2 U+1F1F8Twitter / X
Flag: Montserrat emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇲🇸 Flag: Montserrat emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🇲🇸 emoji simply means “Montserrat”. People use it to identify the country or territory in a conversation. It’s a straightforward way to reference the flag. 🇲🇸 sits in flag emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🇲🇸 emoji represents the flag of Montserrat. It’s used to show support for or connection to the Caribbean island territory. Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory, known for its volcanic landscape and unique culture. People use it when talking about travel, the Caribbean, British influences, or just to represent the small island nation. It's a good emoji to use when discussing geography or supporting a lesser-known place.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 1.

flag emoji

02 — Platforms

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

The character you send is always U+1F1F2. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 5.

Flag: Montserrat emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: Montserrat emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: Montserrat emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: Montserrat emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: Montserrat 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: Montserrat 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-ms:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F1F2.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇲🇸 Flag: Montserrat emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1F1F2 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: montserrat”. 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: montserrat”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-ms: and it converts to 🇲🇸 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇲🇸, in CSS \1F1F2\1F1F8, in JavaScript \u{1F1F2}\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: Montserrat emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 5. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

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

06 — Combinations

Flag: Montserrat emoji combinations

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

All combinations →
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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: montserrat and what came before it change the reading more than the emoji itself does.

From a girl
If a girl sends you 🇲🇸, she’s likely expressing a fondness for the island or its culture. Sometimes, it can be a subtle way to say she enjoys tropical destinations or has a particular interest in the Caribbean. It’s often a lighthearted way to show she appreciates something.
From a guy
When a guy sends you 🇲🇸, he might be referencing Montserrat because he's visited, admires its scenery, or simply wants to show a bit of geographical knowledge. It can also be a casual way to talk about travel or the Caribbean. It doesn’t usually carry a deeper meaning beyond that.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🇲🇸, you could reply with: “Cool! 🌴”, “Amazing place! ✈️”, “Love the flag! ❤️”, or “Been there? 🤩”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇲🇸 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

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

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🇲🇸 emoji simply means “Montserrat”. People use it to identify the country or territory 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-ms:. 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: Montserrat

Unicode name: Flag: Montserrat

Code: U+1F1F2 U+1F1F8 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-ms:

Generally, the 🇲🇸 emoji simply means “Montserrat”.

🇧🇹 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: Montserrat emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

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

Same character every time — U+1F1F2 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: Montserrat was approved as U+1F1F2 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: Montserrat emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇲🇸 Flag: Montserrat emoji mean?
Generally, the 🇲🇸 emoji simply means “Montserrat”. People use it to identify the country or territory in a conversation. It’s a straightforward way to reference the flag.
What does 🇲🇸 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you 🇲🇸, she’s likely expressing a fondness for the island or its culture. Sometimes, it can be a subtle way to say she enjoys tropical destinations or has a particular interest in the Caribbean. It’s often a lighthearted way to show she appreciates something.
What does 🇲🇸 mean from a guy?
When a guy sends you 🇲🇸, he might be referencing Montserrat because he's visited, admires its scenery, or simply wants to show a bit of geographical knowledge. It can also be a casual way to talk about travel or the Caribbean. It doesn’t usually carry a deeper meaning beyond that.
How do you reply to the 🇲🇸 emoji?
If someone sends you 🇲🇸, you could reply with: “Cool! 🌴”, “Amazing place! ✈️”, “Love the flag! ❤️”, or “Been there? 🤩”.
What else is the 🇲🇸 emoji called?
Flag: Montserrat is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1F2 U+1F1F8.
What is the Unicode code for 🇲🇸?
The Flag: Montserrat emoji is U+1F1F2 U+1F1F8, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇲🇸, and in CSS as \1F1F2\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-ms: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇲🇸 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Montserrat is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1F2. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.