What is the Unicode codepoint for Male sign?

The ♂ Male sign emoji is encoded as U+2642 (hex 2642). It belongs to the Gender group inside Symbols.

How do I copy the ♂ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ♂ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Male sign have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :male_sign: and :man:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ♂ emoji automatically.

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

Male sign

Male sign (♂) from Symbols.

Name

male sign

Shortcodes

:male_sign::man:

Themes

man

Download as image

Renders ♂ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ♂. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ♂ Male sign emoji

The ♂ Male sign emoji is part of the Symbols category and the gender group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :male_sign: and :man: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Male sign (Unicode codepoint U+2642) male sign (♂) from Symbols.. Male sign is the long name of ♂, an emoji that lives in the Symbols corner of the spec. Symbol emojis like ♂ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2642 (2642). It joined the Unicode standard in version 11.0 and shipped on iOS from version 12.1 onward. Common shortcodes: :male_sign:, :man:. Visually, the dominant palette leans blue based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under man tag views. Use the copy button to grab ♂ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.

When to use ♂ Male sign

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Pair ♂ with man-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ♂ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ♂ Male sign emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Male sign emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ♂ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ♂ Male sign emoji mean?: Male sign is the long name of ♂, an emoji that lives in the Symbols corner of the spec. Symbol emojis like ♂ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. Its Unicode codepoint sequence is U+2642 (2642). It joined the Unicode standard in version 11.0 and shipped on iOS from version 12.1 onward. Common shortcodes: :male_sign:, :man:. Visually, the dominant palette leans blue based on Twemoji pixel analysis. It shows up under man tag views. Use the copy button to grab ♂ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Male sign?: The ♂ Male sign emoji is encoded as U+2642 (hex 2642). It belongs to the Gender group inside Symbols.
How do I copy the ♂ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ♂ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Male sign have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :male_sign: and :man:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ♂ emoji automatically.