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Woman Singer
wΚm-Ιn sΙͺΕ-Ιr
Definitions
1
Entertainment Β· Music
Common
A female vocalist or musical performer, often depicted with distinctive hair (frequently purple/blue) to suggest a pop, rock, or alternative music style.
Used to reference female singers, music performances, or musical talent in general.
Can't wait to see Adele tonight! She's such an amazing π©βπ€
Concert anticipation on Instagram
My daughter just had her first vocal lesson and now she wants to be a π©βπ€ when she grows up!
Parental social media post
Often associated with famous female musicians, particularly those with bold or distinctive styles like Lady Gaga or David Bowie-inspired looks.
2
Entertainment Β· Performance
Common
Represents female performance artists more broadly, particularly those with bold, creative, or avant-garde personas.
Often used to convey admiration for female artistic expression or to indicate musical talent.
She totally channeled her inner π©βπ€ for the talent show and blew everyone away!
WhatsApp group chat
The distinctive hairstyle references pop culture icons and suggests artistic nonconformity.
Evolution Timeline
2016
Introduced in Unicode 9.0 as part of gender-inclusive profession emojis.
Growing demand for gender representation in professional emoji sets.
2017
Usage spiked following Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance.
High-profile female musical performances driving emoji relevance.
2020
Saw increased use during pandemic as virtual concerts became popular.
Shift to online performances during global lockdowns.
Cultural Context
The distinctive hair color (often blue/purple) references rock and pop iconography, particularly glam rock and punk aesthetics popularized by artists like David Bowie.
Younger users often employ this emoji to celebrate female empowerment in music, particularly for artists who challenge industry norms.
Part of Unicode's efforts to create gender-inclusive profession emojis, addressing criticism about gender representation in digital communication.
The woman singer emoji is a ZWJ sequence combining woman emoji and microphone, representing the evolution of emoji technology to create more specific representations.
Regional Variations
United Kingdom
Often references indie music scene figures or British pop icons like Adele or Amy Winehouse.
United States
Often associated with pop culture icons like Lady Gaga or Katy Perry, with strong connections to American pop music industry.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Typically used more literally to indicate female vocalists, particularly when discussing classic rock or pop icons.
Gen_Z: Frequently used on TikTok and Instagram to celebrate female artists challenging norms or going viral with musical content.
Older: Less frequently used; when employed, typically represents literal meaning of woman singing or performing.
Millennials: Often used to reference nostalgic female artists from the 2000s or to comment on music industry gender dynamics.
Common Combinations
π©βπ€π΅
Female vocalist performing or singing music.
Used to emphasize the musical aspect of female performance.
π©βπ€π€
Woman singing with microphone, emphasizing live vocal performance.
Often used when discussing concerts or live performances.
π©βπ€β
Famous female singer or rising star in music.
Indicates celebrity status or exceptional talent in a female vocalist.
π©βπ€π₯
Impressive female vocalist with exceptional or 'fire' performance skills.
Used to praise particularly impressive female musical performances.