♂️ Male Sign emoji meaning
♂️ means male and is used for men, boys, male animals or anything about the male sex. The Apple artwork shows a black circle with an arrow pointing up and to the right, the classic Mars symbol.
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What ♂️ means
♂️ is a factual symbol used in biology, medicine, forms and lists. It also appears in men's events, sports categories and gender reveals. On phones it is combined behind the scenes with people emojis to create male versions, such as a man running. It has no special slang meaning in normal chats.
♂️ How people use it
- Marking male in biology or medical notes
- Announcing a baby boy
- Labeling men's sports or events
- Showing the sex of a pet or animal
Example messages
Puppy for adoption, 3 months ♂️
It's a boy ♂️💙
Men's doubles final tomorrow ♂️🏸
Male or female? ♂️ or ♀️
Common ♂️ combinations
- ♂️♀️Male and female, or both sexes
- ♂️💙It's a boy, often for gender reveals
♂️ vs similar emojis
| ♂️ vs ♀️ | ♀️ is the female sign with a cross below the circle, while ♂️ has an arrow and means male. |
|---|---|
| ♂️ vs ⚧️ | ⚧️ is the transgender symbol that combines several signs, while ♂️ only stands for male. |
Emoji details
| Name | male sign |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+2642 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | male, man, sign |
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FAQ
What does the ♂️ male sign emoji mean?
♂️ means male and is used for men, boys, male animals or anything about the male sex. The Apple artwork shows a black circle with an arrow pointing up and to the right, the classic Mars symbol.
What is the difference between ♂️ and ♀️?
♂️ means male and has an arrow pointing up-right, while ♀️ means female and has a small cross under the circle.
Why is ♂️ called the Mars symbol?
The sign comes from the old symbol for the planet Mars, which was later used in biology to mark males.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
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