Emoji dictionary π» Sunflower emoji [ suhn-flou-er ih-moh-jee ] March 2, 2022 What does π» Sunflower emoji mean? The Sunflower emoji π» depicts a sunflower. It is commonly used to represent sunflowers, nature, and sunny weather. The Sunflower emoji π» is also sometimes used in reference to the state of Kansas, which is known as the βSunflower Stateβ and whose state flower is the wild sunflower. In early 2022, there was a significant increase in use of the Sunflower emoji π» on social media, specifically as a symbol of solidarity with the Ukrainian people during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, whose national flower is the sunflower. In this context, the Sunflower emoji π» was often used alongside the Flag of Ukraine emoji πΊπ¦. Related words πΉ Rose emoji Where does π» Sunflower emoji come from? The Sunflower emoji π» was approved under Unicode 6.0 in 2010. On most major platforms, the emoji depicts a bright yellow sunflower with a stalk and two green leaves. Depending on the platform, the sunflower is either depicted realistically or is stylized. In 2022, the sunflower became a symbol of resistance among the Ukrainian people during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, whose national flower is the sunflower. Use of the Sunflower emoji π» as a symbol of resistance and solidarity increased after a viral video showed a Ukrainian woman confronting Russian soldiers and telling them to fill their pockets with sunflower seeds so that sunflowers would grow after they were killed in battle. Many people on social media began to use the Sunflower emoji π» and the Flag of Ukraine emoji πΊπ¦Β in posts or after their username as a way to show support for Ukraine. Examples of π» Sunflower emoji Stay strong #Ukraine π»π»π» @CoreyLives, February 28, 2022 I grow sunflowers in my garden. I canβt wait to plant them this year. π» @roxy_mojo, February 28, 2022 As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, you might start seeing more sunflower emojis π» online β a subtle nod of solidarity with Ukraine, the country's national flower. Christianna Silva, Mashable, February 2022 SEE MORE EXAMPLES Who uses π» Sunflower emoji? The Sunflower emoji π» is often used to refer to sunflowers and natural beauty. the π± has turned into a π», nature is beautiful — lena (@tenderhvrry) August 25, 2021 i can hear the wind howling out there, poor sunflowers π» :/ — ken (@kenGIFfey_jr) December 16, 2021 Sometimes, the Sunflower emoji π» is used in reference to Kansas, which is known as βthe Sunflower Stateβ and whose state flower is the sunflower. Am I the only one to be truly grateful to be from Kansas? Like no matter where I go Kansas will always be home. π»πΎ — ππππππππ π²π½π¨π»βπ (@TheBeanVic) February 21, 2019 During the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Sunflower emoji π» was commonly used on social media to show solidarity with Ukraine. I am going to apologize now for all my retweets on the war in Ukraine. My family live there. They are in peril and fighting for their homeland. This is where my heart is right now. — Zedmonton π¨π¦ πΊπ¦ π» (@IPCoachZ) February 27, 2022 President Zelenskyy of Ukraine gave a powerful passionate speech to the European Parliament today, so much so that that he received a standing ovation and the translator was heard choking up: "Life will win over death. And light will win over darkness. Glory to Ukraine!" π»πΊπ¦ — Ricky Davila π»πΊπ¦ (@TheRickyDavila) March 1, 2022 Just Added Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, π«‘ Saluting Face emoji Note This is not meant to be a formal definition of π» Sunflower emoji like most terms we define on Dictionary.com, but is rather an informal word summary that hopefully touches upon the key aspects of the meaning and usage of π» Sunflower emoji that will help our users expand their word mastery.