Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2625 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Ankh Symbol
A symbol from the Religious Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ☥
- Unicode
- U+2625
- HTML entity
- ☥
- Category
- Religious Symbols
Export
Download Ankh as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
Previewtransparent background
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About the ankh symbol
The ankh appears in modern jewelry and tattoos as a symbol of life, often linked to ancient Egyptian culture. In its original context, it was a hieroglyph representing the word for "life" and was frequently depicted in Egyptian art being carried by gods or pharaohs, signifying eternal existence.
As a Common script character in the Miscellaneous Symbols block, this stylized cross with a looped top is distinct from the Christian cross. Its precise origins remain debated, but it continues to be used in spiritual and neopagan contexts today.
How to type Ankh
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2625.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2625, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Related religious symbols
Other religious symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
- ✝Latin CrossCopy the latin cross symbol→
- ✞Shadowed White Latin CrossCopy the shadowed white latin cross symbol→
- ✟Outlined Latin CrossCopy the outlined latin cross symbol→
- ☦Orthodox CrossCopy the orthodox cross symbol→
- ☧Chi RhoCopy the chi rho symbol→
- ☨Cross Of LorraineCopy the cross of lorraine symbol→
- ☩Cross Of JerusalemCopy the cross of jerusalem symbol→
- ✠Maltese CrossCopy the maltese cross symbol→
- ✡Star Of DavidCopy the star of david symbol→
- ☪Star And CrescentCopy the star and crescent symbol→
- ☬Adi ShaktiCopy the adi shakti symbol→
- ☸Wheel Of DharmaCopy the wheel of dharma symbol→
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