Need to type these symbols directly using physical keyboard shortcuts on Windows? Use the following Alt Code chart:
Symbol
Name
Windows Alt Code
Unicode Hex
HTML Entity
✝
Latin Cross (Christianity)
Alt + 10013
U+271D
✝
☪
Star and Crescent (Islam)
Alt + 9770
U+262A
☪
🕉
Om Symbol (Hinduism / Sanatana Dharma)
Alt + 128329
U+1F549
🕉
☸
Wheel of Dharma (Buddhism)
Alt + 9784
U+2638
☸
✡
Star of David (Judaism)
Alt + 10017
U+2721
✡
☬
Khanda (Sikhism)
Alt + 9772
U+262C
☬
☯
Yin Yang (Taoism / Balance)
Alt + 9775
U+262F
☯
☥
Ankh (Ancient Egyptian Key of Life)
Alt + 9765
U+2625
☥
Sacred Symbols of World Faiths in Unicode
Unicode standardizes the core sacred iconography of world religions, allowing believers, scholars, and interfaith advocates to express their spiritual identity across digital platforms without missing font glyphs.
Major World Traditions Represented
Christianity: Latin Cross (✝), Ichthys Fish (☩), Orthodox Cross (☦).
Islam: Star and Crescent (☪), symbolizing light, guidance, and faith.
Hinduism: Om / Aum (🕉), the primordial cosmic vibration of the universe.
Buddhism: Wheel of Dharma / Dharmachakra (☸), representing the Noble Eightfold Path.
Judaism: Star of David / Magen David (✡) and Menorah (🕎).
Taoism: Yin Yang (☯), the harmony of complementary opposites.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Hold Alt and type 9775 on the numeric keypad to insert the Yin Yang symbol (☯).
Hold Alt and type 128329 on the numeric keypad to insert the Om sacred symbol (🕉).
Yes! Every modern smartphone running Android or Apple iOS supports the complete Unicode Miscellaneous Symbols block where these sacred emblems reside.