Latin Cross Emoji
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✝️✝️:latin-cross:%E2%9C%9D%EF%B8%8F\271D\FE0FWhat does the Latin Cross emoji mean?
The Latin Cross emoji (✝️) comes from the Symbols set and represents latin cross. It is used to add visual context and emotional nuance where plain text alone would feel flat. Under the hood it lives at U+271D U+FE0F and debuted in Emoji 1.0 (2015). That code point is what lets you copy and paste it between apps without losing meaning. Because symbols are abstract, they are chosen for tone as much as meaning: a heart softens a message, a check clarifies completion, and a sparkle adds polish or celebration. On Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft and other vendors the artwork differs slightly — colour palette, shading, and line weight change — but the core concept of latin cross stays identical, so the emoji remains universally readable. You can copy this emoji as the character itself (✝️), as an HTML entity (✝️), or as a shortcode (:latin-cross:) for platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.
This detailed meaning was written by the UseEmoji editorial team after reviewing Unicode CLDR data and real-world usage. For quick identification, think of this emoji as shorthand for latin cross — it conveys that idea faster than words while keeping the message friendly and scannable.
How to use the Latin Cross emoji
- In chat: Drop ✝️ into a sentence where you would normally write “latin cross” to add tone and visual interest.
- On social media: Pair ✝️ with a keyword or hashtag to make captions more searchable and expressive.
- In documents and code: Use the HTML entity ✝️ or shortcode :latin-cross: when the raw character may be escaped or unsupported.
Technical details & cross-platform notes
| Category | Symbols |
| Unicode code point | U+271D U+FE0F |
| Introduced in | Emoji 1.0 (2015) |
| Shortcode | :latin-cross: |
| HTML entity | ✝️ |
| Platform rendering | Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw their own glyph. The meaning stays latin cross everywhere — only the art style changes. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does Latin Cross mean?
The Latin Cross emoji (✝️) comes from the Symbols set and represents latin cross. It is used to add visual context and emotional nuance where plain text alone would feel flat. Under the hood it lives ...
What is the Unicode code point?
Encoded at U+271D U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji 1.0 (2015). Official name: "Latin Cross".
How do I copy the Latin Cross emoji?
Click any Copy button above (Character, HTML Entity, Shortcode, CSS), then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. On mobile, long-press to paste.
Is the Latin Cross emoji free to use?
Yes. The Unicode character is free for personal and commercial copy. Vendor-specific artwork is copyrighted — copy the character, not the image file.
How is Latin Cross used in context?
It adds visual shorthand for latin cross in social posts, messages, and documents where an image conveys tone faster than words.
Does it look the same on every device?
Meaning is identical, but art differs: Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each render ✝️ with their own style, colour, and shading.