Arabic-indic Digit Nine Letter
٩ is the Arabic-Indic digit for the number nine, encoded as U+0669.
U+0669
٩ is an Arabic-Indic numeral used to write the digit nine in many Arabic-script contexts. It has a distinct Unicode code point (U+0669), so it may not be interchangeable with the Western '9'.
Arabic-indic Digit Nine Letter Meaning
٩ is the Arabic-Indic digit representing the number nine. It is part of the Arabic-Indic digit block in Unicode, which lets Arabic-script text display digits in a style that matches the surrounding writing system. In plain terms, it functions like the Western numeral “9” (value 9), but visually it differs. When you are formatting Arabic-script content, entering numbers, or aligning multilingual text, using the correct Unicode digit helps avoid mixed numeral styles. Use it when you need the Arabic-Indic glyph specifically, for example in localized UI strings, typography, and text processing pipelines.
Common uses
- •Displaying localized dates and times using Arabic-Indic digits
- •Showing counts, rankings, or indices in Arabic-script user interfaces
- •Writing numbers in Arabic-script content for websites and documentation
- •Labeling forms and UI elements where numeral style must match Arabic text
- •Copying the exact digit glyph for typography, design mockups, and captions
Examples
٩ Arabic-Indic Digit Nine (U+0669)
- ٩الصفحة ٩
- ٩اليوم ٩ من الشهر
- ٩الرقم ٩ في القائمة
- ٩٩ ساعات
- ٩المستوى ٩
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0669 | |
| HTML Entity | ٩ | |
| HTML Code | ٩ | |
| CSS | \0669 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1641 | |
| Decimal | 1641 |
How to type Arabic-indic Digit Nine Letter (٩)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1641 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0669 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0669. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0669, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٩ 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 Nine letter mean?
٩ is the Arabic-Indic digit representing the number nine. It is part of the Arabic-Indic digit block in Unicode, which lets Arabic-script text display digits in a style that matches the surrounding writing system. In plain terms, it functions like the Western numeral “9” (value 9), but visually it differs. When you are formatting Arabic-script content, entering numbers, or aligning multilingual text, using the correct Unicode digit helps avoid mixed numeral styles. Use it when you need the Arabic-Indic glyph specifically, for example in localized UI strings, typography, and text processing pipelines.
Is ٩ the same as the Western number 9?
They represent the value nine, but they are different characters. ٩ is the Arabic-Indic digit encoded as U+0669, while Western '9' is a different Unicode character.
How can I copy ٩ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ٩.
How do I use ٩ in CSS or stylesheets?
You can use the CSS escape: \\0669.
How do I use ٩ in JavaScript strings?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{0669}.