Religious and Cultural Symbols
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This page showcases a diverse array of symbols that hold profound religious, cultural, and ideological significance across various traditions and societies around the world. Each icon represents a unique narrative and set of beliefs, reflecting the rich tapestry of human history and thought. For a dedicated exploration of cross symbols, which are significant in Christian traditions, please visit our specialized page at Cross Symbols. The collection serves as an insightful guide into the symbolism that has shaped and continues to influence cultures globally.
| Text symbol | Meaning | Copy and Paste |
|---|---|---|
| ☤ | Caduceus, associated with Greek god Hermes, often used as a medical symbol | |
| ☥ | Ankh, an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbolizing life | |
| ☪ | Star and crescent, widely recognized as a symbol of Islam | |
| ☫ | Farsi symbol, representing Islam or Iran, also called the symbol of Allah | |
| ☬ | Khanda, a symbol of Sikhism | |
| ☮ | Peace symbol, often used in spiritual contexts but not exclusively religious | |
| ☭ | Hammer and sickle, a symbol of communism, not religious | |
| ☯ | Yin and yang, a Taoist symbol representing dualism | |
| ☸ | Wheel of Dharma, a symbol representing Buddhism | |
| ☽ | Waxing moon, often associated with various pagan religions | |
| ☾ | Waning moon, also associated with various pagan religions | |
| ♰ | West Syriac cross | |
| ♱ | East Syriac cross | |
| ⚚ | Staff of Hermes | |
| ✡ | Star of David, a symbol of Judaism | |
| 卍 | Swastika, an ancient symbol of auspiciousness in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism | |
| ﷽ | The Basmala is the Islamic phrase, "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful". This is the phrase recited before each surah of the Qur'an – except for the ninth. This is widest unicode character. | |
| ✵ | The Star of Lakshmi, associated with wealth and prosperity in Hinduism. | |
| ૐ | The Om or Aum symbol, a sacred sound and spiritual icon in Indian religions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. | |
| 𓉴 | pyramid | |
| 𓉸 | stela | |
| ۞ | Arabic Start of Rub El Hizb | |
| ࿊ | Tibetan Symbol Nor Bu Nyis-Khyil | |
| ۩ | Arabic Place of Sajdah | |
| ࿅ | Tibetan Symbol Rdo Rje | |
| ࿉ | Tibetan Symbol Nor Bu | |
| ࿈ | Tibetan Symbol Phur Pa |