Symbols · Emoji 15.0

🪯Khanda Emoji

The 🪯 emoji represents the Khanda, a sacred symbol of Sikhism. It’s a stylized image combining a double-edged sword and a religious symbol (the Khada).

The 🪯 emoji represents the Khanda, a sacred symbol of Sikhism.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1FAAF
Released
2022
Shortcode
:khanda:
Skin tones
No

Added in Emoji 15.0. On phones older than iOS 17 / Android 14 it arrives as an empty box — the character exists, the artwork does not.

U+1FAAFYour device
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01 — Meaning

What does the 🪯 Khanda emoji mean?

In plain english
The 🪯 emoji represents the Khanda, a sacred symbol of Sikhism. It’s a stylized image combining a double-edged sword and a religious symbol (the Khada). People use it to show their faith, support for the Sikh community, or to express themes of strength, justice, and spirituality. You’ll often see it used in conversations about Sikhism, religion, or when someone is proud of their heritage. It can also be used generally to represent protection or a warrior spirit. FAQ_MEANING: Generally, when someone uses the 🪯 emoji, they’re expressing their connection to Sikhism or simply acknowledging the Khanda symbol itself. It’s often used to show support for the Sikh community or to represent values like courage and righteousness. It’s not always a deeply religious statement; sometimes it’s just a recognition of the symbol’s meaning. FAQ_GIRL: If a girl sends you the 🪯, she likely wants to express her admiration for your strength, courage, or honorable qualities. It can also mean she identifies with the values represented by the Khanda – justice, faith, and protection. Don't overthink it; it's usually a compliment or a way to connect over shared values. FAQ_GUY: If a guy sends you the 🪯, he’s probably signaling his respect for Sikh tradition and values. He might be showing solidarity with the Sikh community or highlighting his own qualities like bravery and determination. It can also be a way to say he appreciates someone who stands for what’s right. FAQ_REPLY: If someone sends you the 🪯, you could reply with: “Respect!” 🪯 “You too 💪” 🪯 “That’s awesome!” 🪯 “Sending you strength 💫” EXAMPLES: Just got home 🪯 You’re the best 🪯 Stay strong 🪯 Protect yourself 🪯 Faith and courage 🪯 Wishing you strength 💫 🪯 sits in purple emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🪯 emoji represents the Khanda, a sacred symbol of Sikhism. It’s a stylized image combining a double-edged sword and a religious symbol (the Khada). People use it to show their faith, support for the Sikh community, or to express themes of strength, justice, and spirituality. You’ll often see it used in conversations about Sikhism, religion, or when someone is proud of their heritage. It can also be used generally to represent protection or a warrior spirit. FAQ_MEANING: Generally, when someone uses the 🪯 emoji, they’re expressing their connection to Sikhism or simply acknowledging the Khanda symbol itself. It’s often used to show support for the Sikh community or to represent values like courage and righteousness. It’s not always a deeply religious statement; sometimes it’s just a recognition of the symbol’s meaning. FAQ_GIRL: If a girl sends you the 🪯, she likely wants to express her admiration for your strength, courage, or honorable qualities. It can also mean she identifies with the values represented by the Khanda – justice, faith, and protection. Don't overthink it; it's usually a compliment or a way to connect over shared values. FAQ_GUY: If a guy sends you the 🪯, he’s probably signaling his respect for Sikh tradition and values. He might be showing solidarity with the Sikh community or highlighting his own qualities like bravery and determination. It can also be a way to say he appreciates someone who stands for what’s right. FAQ_REPLY: If someone sends you the 🪯, you could reply with: “Respect!” 🪯 “You too 💪” 🪯 “That’s awesome!” 🪯 “Sending you strength 💫” EXAMPLES: Just got home 🪯 You’re the best 🪯 Stay strong 🪯 Protect yourself 🪯 Faith and courage 🪯 Wishing you strength 💫
Also known as

People search for this character under a lot of different names, and the ones we have collected number 7.

Deg emojiFateh emojiKhalsa emojireligion emojiSikh emojiSikhism emojiTegh emoji

02 — Platforms

Khanda emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

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

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

03 — Copy & codes

Khanda emoji copy and paste

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

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

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

04 — How to type

How to type the 🪯 Khanda 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 “khanda”. 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 “khanda”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :khanda: and it converts to 🪯 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🪯, in CSS \1FAAF, in JavaScript \u{1FAAF}.
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

Khanda emoji PNG and SVG

Grab the khanda 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 →

06 — Combinations

Khanda emoji combinations

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

All combinations →
Cool khanda combos
Flex khanda combos
Aesthetic khanda combos
Cute khanda combos
Dark khanda combos
Party khanda combos
Love khanda combos
Mood khanda combos
Unhinged khanda combos
Soft khanda combos
Late night khanda combos
Summer khanda combos
Gaming khanda combos
Y2K khanda combos

07 — Around the world

What 🪯 means in other countries

A sacred Sikh emblem representing core beliefs, not a decorative weapon icon, even though it visually resembles crossed blades.

Changes meaning depending on where you are
Sikh religious contexts

Represents the Khalsa and central Sikh principles; treated with the same respect as other faith symbols.

Punjab, India

Displayed on gurdwaras and flags as a community and identity marker.

Casual chat outside Sikh contexts

Often misread as a generic sword or fantasy-weapon emoji due to the shape.

Before you send it: Use it when you actually mean Sikhism; don’t reach for it as a stand-in sword or battle icon.

08 — Apps

What 🪯 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

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

TikTok & Instagram
The 🪯 emoji represents the Khanda, a sacred symbol of Sikhism. It’s a stylized image combining a double-edged sword and a religious symbol (the Khada). 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 :khanda:. 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 — History

Where the 🪯 Khanda emoji came from

It arrived with the 15.0 release of the standard, which dates the khanda to 2022.

AppleiOS
Khanda emoji, Apple, iOS 16.4
iOS 16.4
Khanda emoji, Apple, iOS 17.4
iOS 17.4
Khanda emoji, Apple, iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4
Khanda emoji, Apple, iOS 26
iOS 26
Twitter / XTwemoji
Khanda emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Khanda emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Khanda emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1FAAF 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.

2022
Added to the standard

Khanda was approved as U+1FAAF and shipped in Emoji 15.0 (2022). 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.

11 — FAQ

Khanda emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🪯 Khanda emoji mean?
The 🪯 emoji represents the Khanda, a sacred symbol of Sikhism. It’s a stylized image combining a double-edged sword and a religious symbol (the Khada). People use it to show their faith, support for the Sikh community, or to express themes of strength, justice, and spirituality. You’ll often see it used in conversations about Sikhism, religion, or when someone is proud of their heritage. It can also be used generally to represent protection or a warrior spirit. FAQ_MEANING: Generally, when someone uses the 🪯 emoji, they’re expressing their connection to Sikhism or simply acknowledging the Khanda symbol itself. It’s often used to show support for the Sikh community or to represent values like courage and righteousness. It’s not always a deeply religious statement; sometimes it’s just a recognition of the symbol’s meaning. FAQ_GIRL: If a girl sends you the 🪯, she likely wants to express her admiration for your strength, courage, or honorable qualities. It can also mean she identifies with the values represented by the Khanda – justice, faith, and protection. Don't overthink it; it's usually a compliment or a way to connect over shared values. FAQ_GUY: If a guy sends you the 🪯, he’s probably signaling his respect for Sikh tradition and values. He might be showing solidarity with the Sikh community or highlighting his own qualities like bravery and determination. It can also be a way to say he appreciates someone who stands for what’s right. FAQ_REPLY: If someone sends you the 🪯, you could reply with: “Respect!” 🪯 “You too 💪” 🪯 “That’s awesome!” 🪯 “Sending you strength 💫” EXAMPLES: Just got home 🪯 You’re the best 🪯 Stay strong 🪯 Protect yourself 🪯 Faith and courage 🪯 Wishing you strength 💫
What else is the 🪯 emoji called?
Khanda is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “Deg emoji”, “Fateh emoji”, “Khalsa emoji”, “religion emoji”, “Sikh emoji”, “Sikhism emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1FAAF.
What is the Unicode code for 🪯?
The Khanda emoji is U+1FAAF, added in Emoji 15.0 (2022). In HTML you can write it as 🪯, and in CSS as \1FAAF.
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 :khanda: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🪯 look the same on every phone?
No. Khanda is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji, Samsung, Microsoft, WhatsApp and JoyPixels all ship their own artwork for U+1FAAF. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.