Arabic-indic Digit Five Letter
٥ is the Arabic-Indic digit for the number five (U+0665).
U+0665
٥ is an Arabic-Indic numeral used to write the digit 5 in Arabic-script contexts. It’s different from the Western digit “5” but represents the same value. Copy it easily or use its codepoint in web and software text.
Arabic-indic Digit Five Letter Meaning
٥ is the Arabic-Indic digit for the number five. Its Unicode designation is “ARABIC-INDIC DIGIT FIVE” with the code point U+0665. Visually, it looks like an Arabic-script numeral rather than the common Latin digit “5”, so it’s used when text is set in Arabic typography or locales that prefer Arabic-Indic digits. In practice, you’ll see it in numbers, counting, dates, and UI content intended for Arabic-script readability. When you’re formatting numbers, ensure the correct digit system is used so your output matches the expected script.
Common uses
- •Displaying Arabic-Indic numerals in localized Arabic interfaces
- •Writing numbers in Arabic-script documents and typography
- •Labeling steps or list items for Arabic-language content
- •Rendering digits correctly in multilingual datasets and templates
- •Using the correct numeral form in social posts or marketing for Arabic audiences
Examples
٥ Arabic-Indic Digit Five (U+0665)
- ٥الصفحة ٥
- ٥٥ أيام
- ٥المستوى ٥
- ٥الرقم ٥٦٧
- ٥الساعة ٥:٣٠
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0665 | |
| HTML Entity | ٥ | |
| HTML Code | ٥ | |
| CSS | \0665 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1637 | |
| Decimal | 1637 |
How to type Arabic-indic Digit Five Letter (٥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1637 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0665 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0665. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0665, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٥ 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-indic Digit Five letter mean?
٥ is the Arabic-Indic digit for the number five. Its Unicode designation is “ARABIC-INDIC DIGIT FIVE” with the code point U+0665. Visually, it looks like an Arabic-script numeral rather than the common Latin digit “5”, so it’s used when text is set in Arabic typography or locales that prefer Arabic-Indic digits. In practice, you’ll see it in numbers, counting, dates, and UI content intended for Arabic-script readability. When you’re formatting numbers, ensure the correct digit system is used so your output matches the expected script.
What is the Unicode code point for ٥?
The Unicode code point for ٥ (Arabic-Indic Digit Five) is U+0665.
How do I copy ٥ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ٥.
What escape sequences work in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0665. JavaScript (ES6+): \\u{0665}.
Is ٥ the same value as the Western digit 5?
Yes. ٥ represents the digit five, but it uses the Arabic-Indic numeral form.