Meaning of the Swastika Just as the Star of David is a sacred symbol of the Jewish people, the Nazi's also had a "Nazi Symbol" known as a Swastika, that. Research the meaning of this symbol. You can use one of the helpful links to assist your research, but feel free to venture off to other websites. Answer the following questions: What is it's original meaning? How and why has the meaning of this symbol changed? What does the Swastika mean today?