🪔 Diya Lamp Emoji — Meaning, Copy & Paste, Codes

01 — Meaning

What does the 🪔 Diya Lamp emoji mean?

In plain english

Generally, when someone uses the 🪔 emoji, they’re just wishing you light or good fortune. It’s a simple way to send positive vibes. It doesn't always have a deep meaning, just a nice image. 🪔 sits in object emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way. It also turns up in red emojis.

Where it comes from

The 🪔 emoji represents a diya lamp. It’s traditionally used to symbolize light, hope, and spirituality. People often use it during festivals like Diwali, but also in situations where they want to express positivity or a warm feeling. It can be a nice way to send good wishes or acknowledge a moment of peace.

Also known as

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

diya emojilamp emojilight emojioil emoji

People also look for it as diya emoji.

02 — Platforms

Diya Lamp emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+1FA94. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 9.

AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS

GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome

Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps

FacebookFacebook, Messenger

OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

SamsungGalaxy, One UI

MicrosoftWindows, Teams, Fluent

WhatsAppWhatsApp on Android

JoyPixelsSlack, Discord themes

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

03 — Copy & codes

Diya Lamp emoji copy and paste

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Different notation, one result: whichever escape you paste, what comes out is U+1FA94.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪔 Diya Lamp emoji

Every system hides the emoji key somewhere else. Here is where, plus the raw codes for U+1FA94 when there is no key at all.

iPhone & iPad

Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “diya lamp”. 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 “diya lamp”.

Slack & Discord

Type the shortcode :diya_lamp: and it converts to 🪔 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.

Websites & code

In HTML use 🪔, in CSS \1FA94, in JavaScript \u{1FA94}.

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

Diya Lamp emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the diya lamp as transparent PNG or SVG. Each system ships its own drawing, and the licence stays with the vendor, all 9 of them.

Emoji PNG library →

Apple PNG · 160px

Google PNG · 160px

Twitter / X SVG vector

Facebook PNG · 64px

OpenMoji SVG vector

Samsung PNG · 64px

Microsoft PNG · 64px

WhatsApp PNG · 64px

JoyPixels PNG · 64px

06 — Combinations

Diya Lamp emoji combinations

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

All combinations →

Cool diya lamp combos

Flex diya lamp combos

Aesthetic diya lamp combos

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Dark diya lamp combos

Party diya lamp combos

Love diya lamp combos

Mood diya lamp combos

Unhinged diya lamp combos

Soft diya lamp combos

Late night diya lamp combos

Summer diya lamp combos

Gaming diya lamp combos

Y2K diya lamp combos

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

07 — Emoji Kitchen

Diya Lamp Emoji Kitchen stickers

Mixed with other emojis by Google's Kitchen — 404 stickers exist for the diya lamp, and 12 of them are below. Tap any to open it full size.

Mix it yourself →

Diya Lamp mixed with Face with Tears of Joy — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 😂

Diya Lamp mixed with Red Heart — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + ❤️

Diya Lamp mixed with Rolling on the Floor Laughing — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 🤣

Diya Lamp mixed with Loudly Crying Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 😭

Diya Lamp mixed with Folded Hands — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 🙏

Diya Lamp mixed with Face Blowing a Kiss — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 😘

Diya Lamp mixed with Smiling Face with Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 🥰

Diya Lamp mixed with Smiling Face with Heart-eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 😍

Diya Lamp mixed with Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 😊

Diya Lamp mixed with Beaming Face with Smiling Eyes — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 😁

Diya Lamp mixed with Two Hearts — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 💕

Diya Lamp mixed with Pleading Face — Emoji Kitchen sticker

🪔 + 🥺

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

If a girl sends you a 🪔, she’s likely expressing warmth, support, or wishing you good luck. It can also be a sweet way to acknowledge a kind gesture or simply brighten your day. She might be feeling affectionate or want to send you positive energy.

From a guy

If a guy sends you a 🪔, he could be wishing you well, offering support, or just being friendly. It’s often used to show appreciation or acknowledge something positive. It’s a fairly neutral emoji and doesn't necessarily indicate romantic interest.

How to reply

You could reply with: “That’s wonderful 🪔”, “Sending you light too 💡”, “Thank you so much 🙏🪔”, “You’re a star ✨🪔”.

Used in a sentence

09 — Apps

What 🪔 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

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

TikTok & Instagram

Generally, when someone uses the 🪔 emoji, they’re just wishing you light or good fortune. It’s a simple way to send positive vibes. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.

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 :diya_lamp:. 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 — Related

Emojis similar to the Diya Lamp emoji

Same family (light & video) — often confused with diya lamp or used alongside it.

Objects →

💡Light Bulb 🔦Flashlight 🕯️Candle 🏮Red Paper Lantern 🔍Magnifying Glass Tilted Left 🔎Magnifying Glass Tilted Right 🩸Drop Of Blood 🪭Folding Hand Fan 👓Glasses 🕶️Sunglasses 🥽Goggles 🥼Lab Coat

Collections 🪔 belongs to — every one of them is a different way people go looking for it:

object emojis red emojis

11 — History

Where the 🪔 Diya Lamp emoji came from

Approved as part of Emoji 12.0, the diya lamp has been on phones for years now — counting from its release, 7.

AppleiOS

Diya Lamp emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4 — iOS 18.4

Twitter / XTwemoji

Diya Lamp emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16 — Twemoji 16

Diya Lamp emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17 — Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1FA94 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

Diya Lamp was approved as U+1FA94 and shipped in Emoji 12.0 (2019). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today

Drawn 9 different ways

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

12 — FAQ

Diya Lamp emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪔 Diya Lamp emoji mean?

Generally, when someone uses the 🪔 emoji, they’re just wishing you light or good fortune. It’s a simple way to send positive vibes. It doesn't always have a deep meaning, just a nice image.

What does 🪔 mean from a girl?

If a girl sends you a 🪔, she’s likely expressing warmth, support, or wishing you good luck. It can also be a sweet way to acknowledge a kind gesture or simply brighten your day. She might be feeling affectionate or want to send you positive energy.

What does 🪔 mean from a guy?

If a guy sends you a 🪔, he could be wishing you well, offering support, or just being friendly. It’s often used to show appreciation or acknowledge something positive. It’s a fairly neutral emoji and doesn't necessarily indicate romantic interest.

How do you reply to the 🪔 emoji?

You could reply with: “That’s wonderful 🪔”, “Sending you light too 💡”, “Thank you so much 🙏🪔”, “You’re a star ✨🪔”.

What else is the 🪔 emoji called?

Diya Lamp is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “diya emoji”, “lamp emoji”, “light emoji”, “oil emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FA94.

What is the Unicode code for 🪔?

The Diya Lamp emoji is U+1FA94, added in Emoji 12.0 (2019). In HTML you can write it as 🪔, and in CSS as \1FA94.

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 :diya_lamp: for Slack and Discord.

Does 🪔 look the same on every phone?

No. Diya Lamp is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+1FA94. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.

🪔Diya Lamp Emoji

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