Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star

Identified as the Eight Pointed Rectilinear Black Star, this symbol consists of eight sharp, straight-edged points radiating from a solid center. It is part of the Dingbats block and is formally categorized as a star symbol within the common script. Because it is a typographic ornament rather than a letter, it is not spoken aloud but is instead recognized by its rigid, geometric appearance, which distinguishes it from more rounded or curved variations of multi-pointed stars.

Modern usage of this character is primarily restricted to decorative typography and creative social media formatting. In print, it frequently serves as a bullet point for lists or as a distinct divider between paragraphs to signal a transition in the text. You will also find it used in digital messaging and profile biographies to bracket important text or to create visual patterns and borders without a specific mathematical or religious meaning.