Red apple emoji meaning

The red apple emoji represents a bright red apple, a fruit that is commonly associated with health, learning, and nature. It is often linked to the old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," symbolizing good health and nutrition. The emoji is also connected to education, as apples have historically been given to teachers as a sign of respect and gratitude. Additionally, it can represent themes like autumn harvests, since apples are commonly picked during the fall. Beyond these meanings, it is also used to show a general love for fruit or to symbolize temptation, drawing inspiration from stories like the tale of Adam and Eve.

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