What does Harp mean?
A harp, the tall string instrument plucked by hand. It is used for orchestras, classical and dreamy music, angels, heaven and romance, and gives messages a soft, celestial feel. The harp is also a national emblem of Ireland. It arrived with Emoji 16.0, so older phones may show a blank box instead.
Harp is an emoji from the Objects category (musical instruments), added in Emoji 16.0 in 2024. People use it in messages about cupid, instrument, love, music and orchestra.
Example messages
Harp on Apple, Google, Microsoft & more
The code is the same everywhere, but every company draws its own artwork. This is how Harp looks on each platform.
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Harp emoji: questions & answers
How do I copy and paste the Harp emoji?
Press the Copy button at the top of this page and is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V or a long press on your phone. In Slack, Discord and GitHub you can also type the shortcode :harp:.
When was the Harp emoji added?
Harp was added in Emoji 16.0, released in 2024. It is supported on all current versions of iOS, Android, Windows and macOS.
Why does look different on my phone?
Every platform draws its own artwork for Harp. The underlying code (U+1FA89) is the same everywhere, so the person you send it to always gets the same emoji, just in their device’s style. Compare the designs in the platform section above.