Female Sign Symbol
The ♀ Female Sign (U+2640) is a widely recognized symbol for femininity and the female sex.
U+2640
The ♀ symbol is commonly called the Female Sign. It appears in everyday contexts—from biology and gendered labeling to astrology and icon sets. Below you’ll find meanings, practical uses, and easy copy options.
Female Sign Symbol Meaning
The ♀ symbol (Unicode U+2640, “FEMALE SIGN”) most commonly represents the female sex or femininity. It’s often used as a compact indicator on forms, signage, and UI elements (for example, women’s restrooms or gender markers). Because it’s an established icon, it also appears in astrology-themed contexts to denote femininity or a feminine principle. In design and publishing, it can function as a gender symbol, an attribute marker, or a decorative glyph. Always consider accessibility: if used in an interface, include accompanying text or an aria-label so the meaning is clear to all users.
Common uses
- •Gender marker icons in forms, surveys, and profiles
- •Labels for women’s services (e.g., restrooms or booths) in UI and signage
- •Astrology or themed artwork indicating feminine principles
- •Biology or education materials to indicate female sex
- •Design elements for badges, icons, and filters (e.g., “female only”)
Examples
♀ Female Sign (U+2640) Copy & Use
- ♀Participants: ♀ / ♂
- ♀Restroom: ♀
- ♀Sign-up filter: ♀ Female
- ♀Female specimen: ♀
- ♀Astrology: ♀ Venus-linked themes
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2640 | |
| HTML Entity | ♀ | |
| HTML Code | ♀ | |
| CSS | \2640 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9792 | |
| Decimal | 9792 |
How to type Female Sign Symbol (♀)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9792 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2640 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2640. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2640, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ♀ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Female Sign symbol mean?
The ♀ symbol (Unicode U+2640, “FEMALE SIGN”) most commonly represents the female sex or femininity. It’s often used as a compact indicator on forms, signage, and UI elements (for example, women’s restrooms or gender markers). Because it’s an established icon, it also appears in astrology-themed contexts to denote femininity or a feminine principle. In design and publishing, it can function as a gender symbol, an attribute marker, or a decorative glyph. Always consider accessibility: if used in an interface, include accompanying text or an aria-label so the meaning is clear to all users.
What Unicode character is the ♀ Female Sign?
It is Unicode U+2640, named “FEMALE SIGN.”
How can I copy the ♀ symbol into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ♀
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ♀?
CSS escape: \\2640. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{2640}.
Is ♀ only used for gender or femininity?
Its most common meanings are female sex/femininity, but it’s also used in astrology-themed contexts to convey a feminine principle.