♂️
Male Sign Emoji
📋 Copy & Code
Emoji
♂️
With name
♂️ Male Sign
Shortcode
:male_sign:
Unicode
U+2642 U+FE0F
HTML Dec
♂️
HTML Hex
♂️
CSS
\2642\FE0F
C, C++ & Python
\u2642\ufe0f
Java, JS & JSON
\u2642\uFE0F
Perl
\x{2642}\x{FE0F}
PHP & Ruby
\u{2642 FE0F}
URL Escape
%E2%99%82%EF%B8%8F
💡 What does ♂️ mean?
You'll see ♂️ show up in contexts related to Gender. Part of the Gender group within Symbols, this emoji has been available since Unicode 4.0 and is rendered natively on iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and the web.
Commonly used across iMessage, Messenger, and social media. It's one of those emojis people reach for without thinking.
Neighbors in the emoji keyboard include 🏧 Automated Teller Machine, 🚮 Put Litter In Its Place Symbol, 🚰 Potable Water Symbol — great options when ♂️ alone doesn't quite capture the full sentiment.
First introduced in Unicode 4.0.
💬 Chat Examples
Here's how the Male Sign emoji ♂️ is used in real conversations:
Boys trip this weekend ♂️
Camping? ♂️🏕️
Just grillin and chillin ♂️🥩
🖼️ Male Sign on Different Platforms
Google
Twitter / X
Facebook
♂️
Your Browser
🔗 Word Associations
The ♂️ emoji is often associated with:
⌨️ How to type ♂️
Windows
Win + . → search "male sign"
Mac
Cmd + Ctrl + Space
Linux
Ctrl + . (GNOME)
Mobile
Emoji keyboard 🔤
Or simply copy from this page!
👥 Related Emojis
📦 Other gender Emojis
❓ FAQ
What does the Male Sign emoji ♂️ mean?
The Male Sign emoji ♂️ is part of the Symbols category (gender group). It was added in Unicode 4.0 and is available on all major platforms including iOS, Android, and Windows.
How do I copy the Male Sign emoji?
Click the "Copy ♂️" button at the top of this page, or click any copy button
next to the format you need (emoji, shortcode, HTML entity, or Unicode).
What is the shortcode for ♂️?
The shortcode is
:male_sign:. You can use it on platforms
like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.