Male Sign ♂️

The biological/gender symbol for male—a circle with an arrow pointing diagonally up and to the right, rendered in blue, purple, or neutral tones across platforms. Like its female counterpart, this symbol traces back to classical alchemy, where it represented Mars and masculinity, and became universal in biological and medical contexts.

Modern usage mirrors the female sign: indicating male gender identity, marking men-specific discussions, or referencing biological sex in forms and official contexts. It appears in dating profiles, medical documentation, and anywhere gender specification is needed. Beyond formal use, it's deployed in discussions about male representation, masculinity studies, or men-centered topics.

The symbol holds cultural significance as both a scientific marker and an identity statement. In community spaces and social discussions, it can center men's perspectives or denote male-specific issues. It functions as a pure symbol rather than depicting a person, offering a neutral marker for gender discussions.

Designs show platform variation—blue tones appear more frequently than with the female sign, though this reflects cultural associations rather than emoji standards. The male sign was approved as part of Unicode Emoji 4 in 2016, arriving alongside the female sign to ensure balanced representation of gender symbols in digital communication.