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♂️ Male Sign Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Introducing the mars symbol (♂), a circle with an arrow pointing to the upper right, representing the male gender. Used internationally as the symbol for men, masculinity, and male biology.
When to Use
Use for men's topics, gender identity, biology discussions, or indicating male-specific content.
Example Usage
- “Men's category ♂️”
- “Male section ♂️”
- “Boys' tournament ♂️”
Popular Combinations
♂️💪
Men's strength
♂️♀️
Male and female
♂️🏆
Men's championship
How Male Sign looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ♂️ mean in a text message?▼
Introducing the mars symbol (♂), a circle with an arrow pointing to the upper right, representing the male gender. Used internationally as the symbol for men, masculinity, and male biology. Use for men's topics, gender identity, biology discussions, or indicating male-specific content. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ♂️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Male Sign emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ♂️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ♂️ would be read aloud as "Male Sign." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ♂️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:male_sign:` to insert the Male Sign emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2642-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 4.0
Shortcodes
:male_sign:Keywords
manboymen
When to Use ♂️ Male Sign
Use for men's topics, gender identity, biology discussions, or indicating male-specific content.
- •Send ♂️ when you want to express or reference "male sign" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ♂️ in conversations about man or boy to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ♂️ Male Sign on social media posts, stories, or comments related to male sign
- •Combine ♂️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about man, boy, men
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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