Arabic-indic Digit Zero Letter
The Arabic-Indic digit zero (٠) is a numeral used in Arabic-script number writing.
U+0660
٠ is the Arabic-Indic digit for zero. It appears in Arabic-script contexts where numbers are rendered using Arabic-Indic digits rather than Latin digits. Use the symbol directly for labels, UI text, and multilingual content.
Arabic-indic Digit Zero Letter Meaning
٠ (Unicode U+0660) is the Arabic-Indic digit representing the number zero. It belongs to the “Arabic” category and is commonly used when writing numbers in Arabic script, including in locales that prefer Arabic-Indic numerals. Visually, it differs from the Latin '0' and from other numeral systems, even though it denotes the same value. When you’re designing multilingual interfaces or generating text for Arabic-script readers, using the correct digit character helps maintain expected typography and readability. For developers, this character can be inserted via its Unicode code point or HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Displaying a zero value in Arabic-script interfaces or dashboards
- •Creating multilingual forms and input placeholders using Arabic-Indic numerals
- •Number labeling in Arabic typography for posters, menus, and signage
- •Generating Arabic-script counters, steps, or version strings
- •Writing Arabic-script content on websites and social media
Examples
٠ Arabic-Indic Digit Zero
- ٠الدرجة: ٠
- ٠الصفحة ٠ من ١٠
- ٠المخزون: ٠ عناصر
- ٠الوقت المتبقي ٠:٠٠
- ٠الطابق رقم ٠
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0660 | |
| HTML Entity | ٠ | |
| HTML Code | ٠ | |
| CSS | \0660 |
FAQ
What does the Arabic-indic Digit Zero letter mean?
٠ (Unicode U+0660) is the Arabic-Indic digit representing the number zero. It belongs to the “Arabic” category and is commonly used when writing numbers in Arabic script, including in locales that prefer Arabic-Indic numerals. Visually, it differs from the Latin '0' and from other numeral systems, even though it denotes the same value. When you’re designing multilingual interfaces or generating text for Arabic-script readers, using the correct digit character helps maintain expected typography and readability. For developers, this character can be inserted via its Unicode code point or HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ٠?
The Arabic-Indic digit zero ٠ has Unicode code point U+0660.
How can I copy and paste this symbol?
Copy the character ٠ directly from this page. You can also use the provided variations like ٠ or \\u{0660}.
Is ٠ the same as the Latin digit 0?
They represent the same value (zero), but they are different characters. ٠ is the Arabic-Indic digit.
How do I output ٠ in HTML or JavaScript?
Use ٠ in HTML. In JavaScript, you can use the Unicode escape \\u{0660}.