Ⓜ Circled M

Code Points: U+24C2


Ⓜ Emoji Meaning

The circled M Ⓜ emoji most commonly represents:

  • Mass Transit / Subway / Metro: This is perhaps its most widely understood meaning, especially in contexts related to travel, directions, or urban life. Think of it as shorthand for a subway station or the metro system itself.
  • McDonald's: Due to the resemblance to the fast-food chain's logo, it's often used informally to refer to McDonald's. This is especially true in casual conversations or social media posts.
  • Initial "M": More generally, it can simply represent the letter "M," particularly when used for monograms, personalization, or marking something that begins with that letter.
  • Maru-Ai: In Japan, the symbol is known as "Maru-Ai" (丸の中にアイ) meaning "circled Ai", where "Ai" refers to a phonetic approximation of "M". This can sometimes bleed into online usage.

The context is crucial for interpreting the Ⓜ emoji correctly. If someone is talking about commuting, it likely refers to mass transit. If they're discussing fast food, it probably indicates McDonald's.


Circled M Emoji Images

Here is how Circled M emoji looks like on iPhone, Android, Facebook, Messenger and X:

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