The small Early Christians used the fish as a discreet symbol of their fish-shaped symbol you see on the back of some cars is usually the Ichthys (Ichthus), an ancient symbol associated with Christianity.
🐟 What does it mean?
The Greek word ichthys means “fish.” Early Christians used the fish as a discreet symbol of their faith. The Greek letters in ΙΧΘΥΣ were also interpreted as an abbreviation for:
“Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.”
Why is it on cars?
When displayed as a car emblem or sticker, it generally means that the driver identifies as Christian or wants to display their Christian faith.
You’ll sometimes see variations, including a fish containing the word “JESUS” or a fish with legs, which is sometimes used humorously to represent a nonreligious viewpoint.
So, if you see a simple fish outline on someone’s car, it’s usually a religious symbol, not a warning, vehicle designation, or indication of a special type of car.
