Star of David emoji meaning
Used in posts about Jewish holidays, heritage, or religious identity, often alongside other religious or celebratory symbols. Example: 'Happy Hanukkah to all celebrating ✡️' or 'Proud of my roots ✡️'.
The official Unicode name for ✡️ is star of David. It belongs to the symbols group and the religious symbols subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as david, jew, jewish, judaism, religion, star.
It was added in Emoji 0.7 · 2014, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ✡️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type star of David.
- Tap ✡️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ✡️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "star of David". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ✡️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ✡️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "star of David" and click ✡️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ✡️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "star of David" and double-click ✡️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
✡️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ✡️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
✡️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ✡️ |
| HTML hex | ✡️ |
CSS content | "\2721\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{2721}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u2721\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%9C%A1%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :star_of_david: |
Because ✡️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the star of david emoji mean? +
The star of David represents Judaism and Jewish identity, used to signify the faith, culture, or heritage. Its official Unicode name is "star of David".
What does the star of David emoji stand for? +
It represents Judaism and Jewish identity, often used to show religious or cultural pride.
When is the star of David emoji commonly used? +
It's commonly used during Jewish holidays like Hanukkah or Passover, or in posts about Jewish culture and heritage.
How do I get the star of david emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "star of David". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ✡️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ✡️? +
The star of david emoji is U+2721. In HTML use ✡️.
Why does ✡️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ✡️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.