Gender Symbols ♀ ♂ ⚧
30+ gender identity and relationship symbols. Click to copy for profiles, documents, and designs.
All Gender Symbols
Click any symbol to copy instantly
Gender Symbol Packs
Organized by category
Classic Symbols
4 items
Identity Symbols
4 items
Relationship Symbols
4 items
Planetary Origins
6 items
Scientific Use
5 items
Alchemical Symbols
6 items
Gender symbols represent biological sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation in scientific, medical, and social contexts. From the classic Mars and Venus symbols to the modern transgender symbol, these characters serve important roles in inclusive communication.
The most recognizable gender symbols originate from astronomical and alchemical notation: Mars/male and Venus/female were adopted for biology in the 18th century. The transgender symbol and various combined gender symbols were added to Unicode to represent the full spectrum of gender identities.
Our gender collection includes the classic symbols, combined and relationship symbols, the neuter symbol, and related astronomical signs. These are used in medical documentation, academic papers, gender studies, social media bios, and inclusive web design. Each symbol copies with one click and works everywhere.
Our gender symbol collection is comprehensive and inclusive. Each symbol includes its Unicode name, codepoint, and common usage context so you can choose the most appropriate symbol for your specific communication needs.
How to Use Gender Symbols
Copy
Click any symbol to copy it instantly
Paste
Use Ctrl+V (Win) or Cmd+V (Mac)
Apply
Use in profiles, forms, or documents
Frequently Asked Questions
♀ (Venus symbol) represents female/feminine. It depicts the goddess Venus's hand mirror. ♂ (Mars symbol) represents male/masculine, showing the god Mars's shield and spear. These symbols originated in ancient astronomy and alchemy.
⚧ combines the male arrow, female cross, and a combined stroke, representing transgender identity. It was designed in the 1990s and officially added to Unicode in 2005. It appears in the Miscellaneous Symbols block.
⚥ is the male and female sign combined, representing hermaphrodite (biology), intersex, or bigender identity. In astrology, it can represent Mercury. The symbol shows both the cross and arrow elements.
⚢ (doubled female symbol) represents lesbian relationships or female homosexuality. ⚣ (doubled male symbol) represents gay male relationships or male homosexuality. These are interlocking versions of the classical symbols.
Several options exist: ⚲ (neuter/sexless symbol) is sometimes used. Some prefer ⚥ or the empty circle ⚪. There's no single official symbol, so usage varies in different communities.
Windows: ♀ is Alt+12 and ♂ is Alt+11 (numeric keypad). Mac: Use Character Viewer (Ctrl+Cmd+Space). The easiest method is copying from this page.
In ancient alchemy and astronomy, metals were associated with planets and deities. Copper (feminine, Venus ♀) and iron (masculine, Mars ♂) had these planetary symbols. Biologists adopted them in the 18th century to denote sex.
Yes, ♀ and ♂ are standard biological symbols for female and male sex, used in medical records, research papers, and scientific notation. They're universally recognized in healthcare and biology.