Animals & Nature ยท Emoji 0.7

๐Ÿ•Š๏ธDove Emoji

Generally, the dove emoji means peace and goodwill. People use it to show they hope for harmony or that they are thinking of someone in a calm and positive way.

The ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ emoji is a dove.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F54A U+FE0F
Released
2014
Shortcode
:dove_of_peace:
Skin tones
No
U+1F54A U+FE0FYour device
๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ

01 โ€” Meaning

What does the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Dove emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the dove emoji means peace and goodwill. People use it to show they hope for harmony or that they are thinking of someone in a calm and positive way. ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ sits in aesthetic emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in instagram bio emojis, coquette emojis and taylor swift emojis.
Where it comes from
The ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ emoji is a dove. It represents peace, love, and harmony. People use it when they want to express a feeling of serenity or hope. Itโ€™s perfect for wishing someone well, sending condolences, or simply conveying a sense of calm. You might see it in messages about resolving conflict, expressing affection, or celebrating tranquility.
Also known as

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

bird emojifly emojiornithology emojipeace emoji

People also look for it as peace dove emoji.

02 โ€” Platforms

Dove emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character is always U+1F54A โ€” but every vendor draws it their own way. This is what your dove looks like to the person on the other side.

Dove emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Dove emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Dove emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Dove emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems
Dove emoji on Samsung
SamsungGalaxy, One UI
Dove emoji on Microsoft
MicrosoftWindows, Teams, Fluent
Dove emoji on WhatsApp
WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android
Dove emoji on JoyPixels
JoyPixelsSlack, Discord themes

03 โ€” Copy & codes

Dove emoji copy and paste

Everything here is the same character in different notation โ€” including the shortcode chat apps know it by, :dove_of_peace:.

All emoji copy and paste โ†’

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F54A.

04 โ€” How to type

How to type the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Dove emoji

No picker to hand? The dove can be typed straight from the keyboard โ€” the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search โ€œdoveโ€. No emoji key? Settings โ†’ General โ†’ Keyboard โ†’ Keyboards โ†’ Add New Keyboard โ†’ 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 โ€œdoveโ€.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :dove_of_peace: and it converts to ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🕊️, in CSS \1F54A\FE0F, in JavaScript \u{1F54A}\u{FE0F}.
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 โ€” Download

Dove emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files โ€” one file per vendor, which makes 8. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library โ†’

06 โ€” Combinations

Dove emoji combinations

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

All combinations โ†’
Cute dove combos
Aesthetic dove combos
Dark dove combos
Party dove combos
Love dove combos
Cool dove combos
Mood dove combos
Flex dove combos
Unhinged dove combos
Soft dove combos
Late night dove combos
Summer dove combos
Gaming dove combos
Y2K dove combos

07 โ€” In conversation

What ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ means from a girl or a guy

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

From a girl
When a girl sends you a dove emoji, sheโ€™s often expressing a genuine desire for peace and understanding. She might be trying to de-escalate a situation or simply want you to know sheโ€™s thinking of you with kindness and hoping for a harmonious outcome. It can also be a sweet way of saying she cares about your feelings.
From a guy
A guy sending a dove emoji is usually aiming for the same thing โ€“ peace and goodwill. He might be wishing you well after a disagreement or just wanting to express a wish for things to be calm and pleasant. Itโ€™s often a thoughtful gesture to show he recognizes your perspective.
How to reply
If someone sends you ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ, you could reply with: โ€œThinking of you ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโ€, โ€œHope things calm down soon ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™โ€, โ€œSending peace your way ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’–โ€, โ€œBeautiful message ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Šโ€.
Used in a sentence

08 โ€” Around the world

What ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ means in other countries

A universal peace symbol that also carries specific religious weight and can double as a political statement.

Changes meaning depending on where you are
Globally

Universal peace symbol, tied to the olive branch and widely used after conflicts or tragedies.

Christianity

Represents the Holy Spirit, so it carries real religious weight in faith-based conversations.

Middle East politics

Heavily used in Israeli-Palestinian peace messaging, where it can read as a political statement.

Before you send it: Beautiful for condolences or peace messages; know it can be read as taking a political side in some regional discussions.

09 โ€” Apps

What ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+1F54A, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the dove emoji means peace and goodwill. People use it to show they hope for harmony or that they are thinking of someone in a calm and positive way. In comments and captions it is read the same way โ€” the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :dove_of_peace:. Discord renders Twemoji, so ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop โ€” press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ from the copy button above.

11 โ€” History

Where the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Dove emoji came from

It arrived with the 0.7 release of the standard, which dates the dove to 2014.

AppleiOS
Dove emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Dove emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Dove emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Dove emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
GoogleAndroid
Dove emoji, Google, Blob, 2017
Blob, 2017
Dove emoji, Google, Redesign, 2017
Redesign, 2017
Dove emoji, Google, Android 2018
Android 2018
Dove emoji, Google, Android 2020
Android 2020
Twitter / XTwemoji
Dove emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Dove emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Dove emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Dove emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time โ€” U+1F54A U+FE0F 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.

2014
Added to the standard

Dove was approved as U+1F54A U+FE0F and shipped in Emoji 0.7 (2014). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 8 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp, JoyPixels. The character you send never changes โ€” only the picture does.

12 โ€” FAQ

Dove emoji โ€” questions people actually ask

What does the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Dove emoji mean?
Generally, the dove emoji means peace and goodwill. People use it to show they hope for harmony or that they are thinking of someone in a calm and positive way.
What does ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you a dove emoji, sheโ€™s often expressing a genuine desire for peace and understanding. She might be trying to de-escalate a situation or simply want you to know sheโ€™s thinking of you with kindness and hoping for a harmonious outcome. It can also be a sweet way of saying she cares about your feelings.
What does ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ mean from a guy?
A guy sending a dove emoji is usually aiming for the same thing โ€“ peace and goodwill. He might be wishing you well after a disagreement or just wanting to express a wish for things to be calm and pleasant. Itโ€™s often a thoughtful gesture to show he recognizes your perspective.
How do you reply to the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ emoji?
If someone sends you ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ, you could reply with: โ€œThinking of you ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโ€, โ€œHope things calm down soon ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ™โ€, โ€œSending peace your way ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’–โ€, โ€œBeautiful message ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Šโ€.
What else is the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ emoji called?
Dove is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as โ€œbird emojiโ€, โ€œfly emojiโ€, โ€œornithology emojiโ€, โ€œpeace emojiโ€ and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F54A U+FE0F.
What is the Unicode code for ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ?
The Dove emoji is U+1F54A U+FE0F, added in Emoji 0.7 (2014). In HTML you can write it as 🕊️, and in CSS as \1F54A\FE0F.
How do I copy and paste the ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page โ€” ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :dove_of_peace: for Slack and Discord.
Does ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ look the same on every phone?
No. Dove is drawn separately by each vendor โ€” Apple, Google, Twitter / X, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+1F54A. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.