Emoji Symbols
Latin Cross and Religious Symbols ✝️
The Latin cross, Orthodox cross, Star of David, star and crescent, khanda (☬), and more.
Latin cross
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Meaning
What the Latin Cross Means
The Latin cross, Orthodox cross, Star of David, star and crescent, khanda (☬), and more.
This page also covers “khanda symbol”.
Emoji meanings depend on context. The same symbol can be sincere with a friend and sarcastic in a group chat, so read the room before you send it.
Technical Details
| Name | Latin cross |
|---|---|
| Code Points | U+271D U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :latin_cross: |
| HTML Entity | ✝️ |
| Emoji Version | 0.7 |
| Category | Symbols |
On Any Device
How to Type the Latin Cross
iPhone & iPad
Copy it here, then long press a text field and tap Paste. Or tap 🌐 on the keyboard and search the emoji keyboard.
Android
Copy it here, then long press and tap Paste. On Gboard, tap ☺ and use the search bar.
Windows
Press Windows + . (period) to open the emoji panel, or copy it here and paste with Ctrl+V.
Mac
Press Control + ⌘ + Space to open Character Viewer, or copy it here and paste with ⌘V.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I copy and paste the Latin Cross?
Click ✝️ (or any item above) and it is copied to your clipboard. Then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, ⌘V on Mac, or a long press and Paste on your phone. Use “Copy All” to copy the whole set at once.
What does the latin cross mean?
The Latin cross, Orthodox cross, Star of David, star and crescent, khanda (☬), and more.
What is the official name of ✝️?
Unicode calls ✝️ “Latin cross”. People also search for it as “latin cross” or “khanda symbol”. Its shortcode is :latin_cross:.
Is there a keyboard shortcut for ✝️?
There is no single key for it. On Windows, press Windows + . (period) and search “latin cross”. On a Mac, press Control + ⌘ + Space and search the same name. On phones, search the emoji keyboard, or copy it from this page.
Does ✝️ work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. ✝️ has been part of the emoji standard since 2014, so it works on virtually every iPhone, Android phone, Windows PC, and Mac.
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