HTML Entity for Ankh (☥)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Ankh (☥, U+2625) in HTML. Unicode’s official name is ANKH; it is the ancient Egyptian hieroglyph often called the key of life or crux ansata, used in cultural, spiritual, and design contexts.
The character is in the Miscellaneous Symbols block. There is no standard short named HTML entity for U+2625; use ☥ or ☥, or UTF-8 with the literal character. In CSS content, use \2625 (or a space-terminated form such as \02625 when the next character is a hex digit).
⚡ Quick Reference — Ankh (☥)
U+2625Miscellaneous Symbols
☥Hexadecimal reference
☥Decimal reference
—No standard short name for U+2625 in HTML
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2625
Hex code ☥
HTML code ☥
Named entity (none for U+2625)
CSS code \2625Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+2625 using hexadecimal, decimal HTML numeric references, and a CSS content escape (three lines of output, same glyph):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2625";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Ankh using Hexa Decimal: ☥</p>
<p>Ankh using HTML Code: ☥</p>
<p id="point">Ankh using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
Numeric references and CSS escapes for U+2625 are supported in all modern browsers. The Ankh appears in most system and web fonts that cover Miscellaneous Symbols:
👀 Live Preview
See U+2625 in short snippets:
☥ or ☥ in UTF-8 HTML.🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal reference
☥ selects Unicode code point 2625 in hexadecimal in HTML text.
Decimal reference
☥ is the decimal form 9765 for the same Ankh character.
CSS escape
\2625 in content on pseudo-elements emits U+2625 from a stylesheet.
Same code point
All paths expose U+2625 (Miscellaneous Symbols). Official name: ANKH. Pair with visible or assistive text when the meaning matters.
Use Cases
The Ankh (U+2625) fits these kinds of content:
Museum sites, articles on ancient Egypt, and symbolism glossaries.
Where the symbol is used with clear context and respectful tone.
Logos, decorative headings, and themed layouts (with license and meaning in mind).
Product copy when the piece features the Ankh shape.
Courses and quizzes on hieroglyphs, religion, or art history.
Cultural hubs where the glyph is recognized across languages.
Add nearby text or aria-label so screen readers convey “Ankh” or “key of life,” not only an unlabeled symbol.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
☥or☥when you want a portable numeric reference in markup - Declare
<meta charset="utf-8">when mixing many symbols and UTF-8 literals - Explain meaning in body copy where the symbol carries religious or cultural weight
- Use
\2625only in CSScontent, not inside raw HTML text nodes - Pick fonts that include Miscellaneous Symbols for consistent cross-platform rendering
Don’t
- Use the symbol as mere decoration without context on sensitive spiritual or cultural pages
- Rely on a non-existent standard named entity for U+2625 in strict validation pipelines
- Assume every visitor shares the same interpretation of the glyph
- Omit alternative text when the Ankh is the primary interactive icon or link affordance
- Confuse similar crosses or stars in Unicode; choose the exact code point you need
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render U+2625
☥ ☥CSS content escape
\2625Unicode U+2625 — ANKH
No standard short named entity for U+2625 in HTML
Miscellaneous Symbols; pair with text for accessibility and clarity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
☥ (hex) or ☥ (decimal) in text, or paste the UTF-8 character. For CSS content, use \2625 (or a space-terminated escape if the next token is hex).U+2625 (decimal 9765, hex 2625). Official name: ANKH. Block: Miscellaneous Symbols.☥ or ☥ in text nodes. CSS uses backslash hex escapes inside content rules. Same code point; different syntax layer.Explore More HTML Entities!
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