Its official Unicode name is eight-pointed star, filed under other symbols in the symbols group. Keyboards find it when you search for “*”, “eight-pointed”, “star”.
Paste the message you got (or want to send). AI reads the emoji in context and explains the likely tone. Don’t include names or private details.
Questions
What does the eight-pointed star emoji mean?
✴️ is the eight-pointed star emoji, part of the “other symbols” set in symbols. It is used for *, eight-pointed, star, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the eight-pointed star emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste ✴️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “*”.
When was the eight-pointed star emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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