Moai emoji meaning

The moai emoji depicts a large, gray stone head that resembles the famous Moai statues from Easter Island, located in eastern Polynesia. These statues hold cultural and historical significance, as they were created by the Rapa Nui people to honor ancestors and important individuals. The real Moai statues are carved from volcanic rock and are often seen as symbols of strength and tradition. Interestingly, the official Unicode name for this emoji is "Moyai," which refers to a statue located near Shibuya Station in Tokyo, Japan. This statue was inspired by the Moai of Easter Island but has its own unique local significance in Japan. The moai emoji is popular for its mysterious and striking appearance. It is often used in conversations to represent wisdom, timelessness, or stoicism. People also use it to convey humor, indifference, quietness, or a lack of emotion, making it versatile for many different situations.

The moai emoji is also known as Moyai Emoji.

The moai emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026