Stars are one of the most commonly used symbols on Facebook. Everyone loves stars. You can use them in your Facebook status messages in in the chat window. You can even make them part of the name that displays on your profile.

People use star symbols for all kinds of things. They are good for much more than just astronomy. The star symbol can tell people that someone did something great, or that you are really happy. Some people like to surround their name with star symbols or doodle them all over their notebooks.
Here are some of the star symbols that can be used on Facebook.

Stars for Facebook

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Star of David

This star has uses related to art and science, but it is most commonly known as a religious symbol. There are many groups that represent themselves using the Star of David. If you are associated with any of those groups, you might want to add this symbol to your display name on Facebook to let people know.

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Solid Star

The solid star is probably the most commonly used. It is versatile enough to be used for just about anything. Use it to tell your friends about your favorite movie stars or to show you are excited about something.

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Outlined Star

The outlined star with white in the middle can be used in the same ways as the solid star. It’s just a matter of personal preference. Which one do you like better?

These may not be the only star symbols that can be used on Facebook. If you know of any others, let us know by posting a comment below.