Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Tuvalu emojiFlag: Tuvalu Emoji

Generally, the 🇹🇻 emoji is just a way to represent Tuvalu. It’s like saying “thinking of Tuvalu” or referencing the country.

The 🇹🇻 emoji represents the flag of Tuvalu.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1F9 U+1F1FB
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-tv:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1F9 U+1F1FBTwitter / X
Flag: Tuvalu emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇹🇻 Flag: Tuvalu emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🇹🇻 emoji is just a way to represent Tuvalu. It’s like saying “thinking of Tuvalu” or referencing the country. It doesn't have a super specific, secret meaning beyond that. 🇹🇻 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 Tuvalu. People use it primarily to show support for Tuvalu, the small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. It’s often used when talking about travel, geography, or anything related to Oceania, specifically smaller Pacific islands. You might see it in conversations about remote locations, environmental issues affecting island nations, or just as a small nod to a country’s existence.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

flag emoji

02 — Platforms

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

The character is always U+1F1F9 — but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your flag: tuvalu looks like to the person on the other side.

Flag: Tuvalu emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: Tuvalu emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: Tuvalu emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: Tuvalu emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: Tuvalu 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: Tuvalu emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation — including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :flag-tv:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F1F9.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇹🇻 Flag: Tuvalu 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: tuvalu”. 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: tuvalu”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-tv: and it converts to 🇹🇻 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇹🇻, in CSS \1F1F9\1F1FB, in JavaScript \u{1F1F9}\u{1F1FB}.
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: Tuvalu 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: Tuvalu emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flag: Tuvalu emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flag: Tuvalu emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flag: Tuvalu emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flag: Tuvalu emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Flag: Tuvalu emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flag: tuvalu 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

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 🇹🇻 emoji, she’s usually just expressing affection or liking something. It’s often used as a cute and slightly quirky way to show support or appreciation. It's not necessarily tied to any deep meaning; she’s likely just feeling positive about the conversation or something you said.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 🇹🇻 emoji, he's likely showing support for Tuvalu, or maybe just making a random, lighthearted comment. It can be used to signal he's interested in geography, travel, or anything related to the Pacific. It's generally a friendly and uncomplicated gesture.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🇹🇻, you could reply with: “That’s awesome! 🤩”, “Tuvalu is beautiful! 🏝️”, “Sending good vibes! 🙏”, or "I love the Pacific! 🌊".
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇹🇻 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

The character is the same everywhere, but the artwork and the reading of it change from app to app.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🇹🇻 emoji is just a way to represent Tuvalu. It’s like saying “thinking of Tuvalu” or referencing the country. 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-tv:. 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: Tuvalu

Unicode name: Flag: Tuvalu

Code: U+1F1F9 U+1F1FB · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-tv:

Generally, the 🇹🇻 emoji is just a way to represent Tuvalu.

🇧🇹 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: Tuvalu emoji came from

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

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

Same character every time — U+1F1F9 U+1F1FB 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: Tuvalu was approved as U+1F1F9 U+1F1FB 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: Tuvalu emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇹🇻 Flag: Tuvalu emoji mean?
Generally, the 🇹🇻 emoji is just a way to represent Tuvalu. It’s like saying “thinking of Tuvalu” or referencing the country. It doesn't have a super specific, secret meaning beyond that.
What does 🇹🇻 mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 🇹🇻 emoji, she’s usually just expressing affection or liking something. It’s often used as a cute and slightly quirky way to show support or appreciation. It's not necessarily tied to any deep meaning; she’s likely just feeling positive about the conversation or something you said.
What does 🇹🇻 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 🇹🇻 emoji, he's likely showing support for Tuvalu, or maybe just making a random, lighthearted comment. It can be used to signal he's interested in geography, travel, or anything related to the Pacific. It's generally a friendly and uncomplicated gesture.
How do you reply to the 🇹🇻 emoji?
If someone sends you 🇹🇻, you could reply with: “That’s awesome! 🤩”, “Tuvalu is beautiful! 🏝️”, “Sending good vibes! 🙏”, or "I love the Pacific! 🌊".
What else is the 🇹🇻 emoji called?
Flag: Tuvalu is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1F9 U+1F1FB.
What is the Unicode code for 🇹🇻?
The Flag: Tuvalu emoji is U+1F1F9 U+1F1FB, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇹🇻, and in CSS as \1F1F9\1F1FB.
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-tv: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇹🇻 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Tuvalu is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1F9. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.