Judge emoji meaning

The judge emoji shows a person wearing traditional black robes, a common outfit for judges in many legal systems. The figure is often associated with holding a gavel, a tool used by judges to maintain order in the courtroom and finalize decisions. This emoji is a symbol of law, justice, and authority, commonly used to refer to legal topics, court rulings, or debates about fairness and impartiality. It promotes the idea of balance and reflects the importance of making decisions based on evidence and rules. The judge emoji is gender-neutral, representing individuals of any gender who serve in this important role within the legal system.

The judge emoji was approved and added in Emoji 12.1, see related proposal L2/19189