Arabic Letter Alef Letter
ا is the Arabic Letter Alef (U+0627), commonly used as a basic Arabic character in written words.
U+0627
ا is known as the Arabic Letter Alef. It appears frequently in Arabic orthography and typography. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it in text, web, and design workflows.
Arabic Letter Alef Letter Meaning
Arabic Letter Alef (ا) is a foundational character in the Arabic script. It commonly represents the long “a” sound in many words and is often used as a writing element that affects pronunciation and spelling. In typography, Alef is important because its shape is consistent in most positions (it typically doesn’t connect to letters on its sides the way many other Arabic letters do). You may see Alef appear in everyday Arabic writing, names, and borrowed words written in Arabic script. When generating text digitally, Alef is identified by Unicode code point U+0627.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Arabic text that contains the letter Alef
- •Typography and font testing for Arabic character rendering
- •Form fields and UI labels in Arabic language interfaces
- •Document generation and data entry requiring exact Unicode characters
- •Web content creation using the correct HTML/Unicode escapes
Examples
ا Arabic Letter Alef (U+0627)
- ااسماء — (example contains ا)
- اكتاب — (example contains ا)
- امدرسة — (example contains ا)
- اسلام — (example contains ا)
- اابتسامة — (example contains ا)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0627 | |
| HTML Entity | ا | |
| HTML Code | ا | |
| CSS | \0627 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1575 | |
| Decimal | 1575 |
How to type Arabic Letter Alef Letter (ا)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1575 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0627 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0627. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0627, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ا 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 Letter Alef letter mean?
Arabic Letter Alef (ا) is a foundational character in the Arabic script. It commonly represents the long “a” sound in many words and is often used as a writing element that affects pronunciation and spelling. In typography, Alef is important because its shape is consistent in most positions (it typically doesn’t connect to letters on its sides the way many other Arabic letters do). You may see Alef appear in everyday Arabic writing, names, and borrowed words written in Arabic script. When generating text digitally, Alef is identified by Unicode code point U+0627.
What Unicode character is the symbol ا?
ا is Arabic Letter Alef with Unicode code point U+0627.
How can I copy it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ا
What escapes can I use in code?
CSS escape: \\0627 and JavaScript escape: \\u{0627}.
Does Alef connect to other letters in Arabic text?
Alef is generally treated as a basic Arabic letter that does not behave like most dual-joining letters for cursive connections.