Arabic-indic Digit Eight Letter
٨ (U+0668) is the Arabic-Indic digit for eight used in Arabic-script numeral text.
U+0668
٨ is the Arabic-Indic digit for the number eight. It has the Unicode code point U+0668 and can be copied directly into most modern text editors. Designers and developers often use it to match Arabic-script numeral styling.
Arabic-indic Digit Eight Letter Meaning
٨ represents the digit 8 in Arabic-Indic numeral systems. It is part of the Arabic-Indic digits block, used to display numbers in Arabic-script contexts (for example, localized dates, counts, and numeric labels). Visually, it differs from the Latin digit “8” and from other numeral sets, so choosing ٨ helps keep typography consistent in Arabic-script interfaces. In plain text, it is a single Unicode character (U+0668). For programming and markup, you can insert it via the HTML entity (٨) or Unicode escapes (\\0668 in CSS and \\u{0668} in JavaScript).
Common uses
- •Localized user interfaces showing counts or steps as Arabic-Indic digits
- •Arabic-script numeric labels in posters, signage, and print layouts
- •Social media or messaging text where consistent Arabic numeral styling is desired
- •Document templates for Arabic-language forms and worksheets
- •Developer work for generating Arabic-script numeric content in apps
Examples
٨ Arabic-Indic Digit Eight
- ٨الصفحة ٨
- ٨٨ طلاب في الفصل
- ٨التاريخ: ٨ / ٠٧ / ٢٠٢٦
- ٨السعر: ٨٠ ريال
- ٨خطوة ٨ من ١٠
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0668 | |
| HTML Entity | ٨ | |
| HTML Code | ٨ | |
| CSS | \0668 |
FAQ
What does the Arabic-indic Digit Eight letter mean?
٨ represents the digit 8 in Arabic-Indic numeral systems. It is part of the Arabic-Indic digits block, used to display numbers in Arabic-script contexts (for example, localized dates, counts, and numeric labels). Visually, it differs from the Latin digit “8” and from other numeral sets, so choosing ٨ helps keep typography consistent in Arabic-script interfaces. In plain text, it is a single Unicode character (U+0668). For programming and markup, you can insert it via the HTML entity (٨) or Unicode escapes (\\0668 in CSS and \\u{0668} in JavaScript).
How do I copy ٨?
Select and copy the character “٨” from this page, then paste it into your editor or design tool.
What is the Unicode code point for ٨?
The Unicode code point is U+0668 (ARABIC-INDIC DIGIT EIGHT).
What HTML and code escapes can I use for this character?
HTML entity: ٨. CSS escape: \\0668. JavaScript escape: \\u{0668}.
Is ٨ the same as the Latin number 8?
They represent the same value, but they are different characters. ٨ uses the Arabic-Indic digit form (U+0668), while “8” is the Latin digit.