People & Body · Emoji 12.0

🧎‍♀️Woman Kneeling Emoji

Generally, the 🧎‍♀️ emoji just means a woman kneeling. People use it to represent that visual image.

The 🧎‍♀️ emoji shows a woman kneeling.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F9CE U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F
Released
2019
Shortcode
:woman_kneeling:
Skin tones
Yes
U+1F9CE +3Your device
🧎‍♀️

01 — Meaning

What does the 🧎‍♀️ Woman Kneeling emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🧎‍♀️ emoji just means a woman kneeling. People use it to represent that visual image. It doesn’t always have a deep, hidden meaning; it’s pretty straightforward. 🧎‍♀️ sits in hand emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🧎‍♀️ emoji shows a woman kneeling. It’s often used to represent humility, respect, or even a formal gesture like a proposal or prayer. You might see it when someone is being particularly polite or wants to show deference. It can also be used playfully to suggest someone is being overly earnest or a little dramatic. It’s a fairly niche emoji, so it's usually deployed for a specific, slightly unusual effect.
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 4.

kneel emojikneeling emojiknees emojiwoman emoji

People also look for it as knees emoji.

02 — Platforms

Woman Kneeling emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

Same code on both ends, different drawing on each screen — here is the woman kneeling as 5 vendors ship it.

Woman Kneeling emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Woman Kneeling emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Woman Kneeling emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Woman Kneeling emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Woman Kneeling 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 — Skin tones

Woman Kneeling emoji skin tones

🧎‍♀️ supports all five Fitzpatrick skin tone modifiers. Each one is a separate character sequence — tap any to copy it.

04 — Copy & codes

Woman Kneeling 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 :woman_kneeling:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1F9CE.

05 — How to type

How to type the 🧎‍♀️ Woman Kneeling emoji

No picker to hand? The woman kneeling can be typed straight from the keyboard — 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 “woman kneeling”. 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 “woman kneeling”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :woman_kneeling: and it converts to 🧎‍♀️ as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🧎‍♀️, in CSS \1F9CE\200D\2640\FE0F, in JavaScript \u{1F9CE}\u{200D}\u{2640}\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.

06 — Download

Woman Kneeling 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 Woman Kneeling emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Woman Kneeling emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Woman Kneeling emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Woman Kneeling emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Woman Kneeling emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

07 — Combinations

Woman Kneeling emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around woman kneeling 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.

08 — In conversation

What 🧎‍♀️ means from a girl or a guy

The same character carries a different intent depending on the sender and the message before it.

From a girl
When a girl sends you the 🧎‍♀️ emoji, she's probably trying to be cute or playful. She might be emphasizing how respectful she is of you, or just making a funny observation about a situation. Don't overthink it – it’s usually just a lighthearted choice.
From a guy
If a guy sends you the 🧎‍♀️ emoji, he’s likely trying to appear charming or sincere. He could be complimenting you, or trying to show he’s taking things seriously. It can feel a bit forced sometimes, but generally, he's aiming for a respectful vibe.
How to reply
If someone sends you the 🧎‍♀️ emoji, you could reply with: “Haha, you’re so sweet 💖”, “I appreciate that 😌”, “That’s a great point 🤔”, or “You’re a good guy 👍”.
Used in a sentence

09 — Apps

What 🧎‍♀️ means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

One code point, several readings — where the woman kneeling lands changes how it is taken.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🧎‍♀️ emoji just means a woman kneeling. People use it to represent that visual image. 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, and holding it lets you pick a skin tone. A message with only 🧎‍♀️ in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :woman_kneeling:. 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.

11 — Difference

🧎‍♀️ vs 💇‍♀️ — what is the difference?

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

🧎‍♀️ Woman Kneeling

Unicode name: Woman Kneeling

Code: U+1F9CE U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F · added 2019

Shortcode: :woman_kneeling:

Generally, the 🧎‍♀️ emoji just means a woman kneeling.

💇‍♀️ Woman Getting Haircut

Unicode name: Woman Getting Haircut

Code: U+1F487 U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F · added 2016

Shortcode: :woman-getting-haircut:

Basically, it’s just a fun way to represent getting a haircut.

Open 💇‍♀️ Woman Getting Haircut →

12 — History

Where the 🧎‍♀️ Woman Kneeling emoji came from

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

Twitter / XTwemoji
Woman Kneeling emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Woman Kneeling emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Woman Kneeling emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Woman Kneeling emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F9CE U+200D U+2640 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.

2019
Added to the standard

Woman Kneeling was approved as U+1F9CE U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F and shipped in Emoji 12.0 (2019). 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.

13 — FAQ

Woman Kneeling emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🧎‍♀️ Woman Kneeling emoji mean?
Generally, the 🧎‍♀️ emoji just means a woman kneeling. People use it to represent that visual image. It doesn’t always have a deep, hidden meaning; it’s pretty straightforward.
What does 🧎‍♀️ mean from a girl?
When a girl sends you the 🧎‍♀️ emoji, she's probably trying to be cute or playful. She might be emphasizing how respectful she is of you, or just making a funny observation about a situation. Don't overthink it – it’s usually just a lighthearted choice.
What does 🧎‍♀️ mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you the 🧎‍♀️ emoji, he’s likely trying to appear charming or sincere. He could be complimenting you, or trying to show he’s taking things seriously. It can feel a bit forced sometimes, but generally, he's aiming for a respectful vibe.
How do you reply to the 🧎‍♀️ emoji?
If someone sends you the 🧎‍♀️ emoji, you could reply with: “Haha, you’re so sweet 💖”, “I appreciate that 😌”, “That’s a great point 🤔”, or “You’re a good guy 👍”.
What else is the 🧎‍♀️ emoji called?
Woman Kneeling is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “kneel emoji”, “kneeling emoji”, “knees emoji”, “woman emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F9CE U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F.
What is the Unicode code for 🧎‍♀️?
The Woman Kneeling emoji is U+1F9CE U+200D U+2640 U+FE0F, added in Emoji 12.0 (2019). In HTML you can write it as 🧎‍♀️, and in CSS as \1F9CE\200D\2640\FE0F.
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 :woman_kneeling: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🧎‍♀️ look the same on every phone?
No. Woman Kneeling is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F9CE. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.