Arabic Hamza Below Letter
ٕ is the Arabic hamza placed below, used as a combining diacritic in Arabic text.
U+0655
The symbol ٕ is known as the Arabic Hamza Below. It is a Unicode character with code point U+0655. Use it with Arabic letters to indicate a hamza sound positioned below.
Arabic Hamza Below Letter Meaning
Arabic Hamza Below (Unicode U+0655) is a diacritic that combines with an Arabic letter rather than standing alone. It represents the hamza sound when it appears below a character in written Arabic. Because it is commonly used as a combining mark, you’ll typically place it immediately after the target letter (for example: letter + ٕ) so the mark renders correctly. In practice, it helps match accurate orthography in words that require hamza below, including certain standard spellings and text rendered with full diacritics. If your text looks misaligned, check font support and make sure the diacritic is attached to the preceding letter.
Common uses
- •Adding hamza below diacritics to Arabic words in fully vocalized text
- •Correcting spelling in manuscripts, educational materials, or language learners’ content
- •Rendering accurate Arabic UI labels where precise diacritic placement matters
- •Annotating pronunciation in transcripts that include diacritics
- •Digitally typesetting Arabic text for publication or archiving with diacritics
Examples
ٕ Arabic Hamza Below (U+0655)
- ٕإ
- ٕوٕ
- ٕيٕ
- ٕمٕ
- ٕنٕ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0655 | |
| HTML Entity | ٕ | |
| HTML Code | ٕ | |
| CSS | \0655 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1621 | |
| Decimal | 1621 |
How to type Arabic Hamza Below Letter (ٕ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1621 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0655 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0655. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0655, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٕ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Arabic Hamza Below letter mean?
Arabic Hamza Below (Unicode U+0655) is a diacritic that combines with an Arabic letter rather than standing alone. It represents the hamza sound when it appears below a character in written Arabic. Because it is commonly used as a combining mark, you’ll typically place it immediately after the target letter (for example: letter + ٕ) so the mark renders correctly. In practice, it helps match accurate orthography in words that require hamza below, including certain standard spellings and text rendered with full diacritics. If your text looks misaligned, check font support and make sure the diacritic is attached to the preceding letter.
Is ٕ a standalone character or a combining mark?
ٕ is used as a combining diacritic. It is typically placed immediately after an Arabic letter so it attaches visually to that letter.
What is the Unicode code point for Arabic Hamza Below?
The Unicode code point is U+0655.
How can I insert ٕ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ٕ.
Why does ٕ sometimes appear separated or mispositioned?
Diacritics depend on font and text rendering. Try attaching it directly after the target Arabic letter and ensure your font supports U+0655.