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Female Symbol (♀)
The female symbol (♀) is the sign of Venus — a circle over a small cross — used for women, females in biology, and the planet Venus.
Female Symbol codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+2640 |
| Unicode name | Female Sign |
| HTML named entity | ♀ |
| HTML decimal | ♀ |
| HTML hex | ♀ |
| CSS content code | \2640 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2640 |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Female Symbol variants (8)
8 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
♀ is the mirror of Venus, goddess and planet: the circle of her hand mirror above the handle. Alchemists used it for copper, biologists adopted it for female specimens (every genetics diagram's ♀), and it became the emblem of the women's movement worldwide. In data and forms it pairs with ♂ for male; the variants on this page include the combined and transgender symbols built from the same two signs.
Examples in use
- Puppies: 3 ♀, 2 ♂
- ♀ Venus — visible before dawn
- Restroom sign: ♀
How to type the female symbol
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ♀. In Microsoft Word, type 2640 and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ♀ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Female Symbol", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ♀. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2640 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type the female symbol?
There is no standard keyboard shortcut for ♀. Copy it from this page and paste it into documents, charts and posts.
What is the male version of ♀?
The male symbol is ♂ — the shield and spear of Mars. The two are used together in biology, medicine and demographic data.
Why does ♀ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+2640 (Female Sign). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Female Symbol free to use?
Yes. ♀ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13