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Description & Usage
The Male Symbol is ♂. Its Unicode code point is U+2642, HTML entity is ♂, CSS escape is \\2642, and JavaScript escape is \u2642.
Male sign (♂) is a gender-related Unicode sign for identity references, forms, profiles, and educational notes within gender symbols in the gender group.
Practical use
Use Male sign with clear wording in identity, profile, educational, or form contexts where the symbol meaning is intended and respectful.
Compatibility
Male sign is a Unicode character, but exact shape, weight, spacing, and fallback behavior depend on the font and platform.
Use with care
Male sign can carry identity, cultural, religious, or community meaning; avoid using it as decoration when context could be misunderstood.
Use the primary copy button for the actual character. Use the implementation codes when you need to place the same symbol in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or technical documentation.
Related Symbols
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Profiles and identity text
Gender Symbols can appear in bios, forms, educational notes, and cultural references when the surrounding wording is clear.
Reference writing
Use symbols alongside plain-language labels so readers understand the intended identity, tradition, astronomy, or cultural meaning. For gender symbols, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Respectful context
Meaning can vary by community, religion, culture, or platform. Avoid using sensitive symbols as decoration without context. For gender symbols, keep the surrounding label and detail notes aligned with the intended use.
Related categories
Move from gender symbols into nearby categories when you need related Unicode signs, alternate notation, or a clearer symbol family.
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FAQ
How do I copy the Male?
Use the copy button on SymbolCopy to copy Male to your clipboard, then paste it into your document, app, website, or social post.
What is the Unicode for Male?
The Unicode value for Male is U+2642.