Cat emoji meaning

The cat emoji represents a domestic cat, a small and carnivorous mammal that is often kept as a pet. Cats are known for their soft fur, independent nature, and graceful movements. This emoji is commonly used to symbolize the animal or to express traits associated with cats, such as curiosity, playfulness, or elegance. It can also be used to show love for cats or refer to pets in general. The cat has been a beloved companion to humans for thousands of years, valued for its ability to adapt to domestic life and its playful yet self-reliant personality.

The cat emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/11052