Arabic Letter Alef Wasla Letter
ٱ (Arabic Letter Alef Wasla) is an Arabic letter with Unicode U+0671, used in specific Arabic orthography.
U+0671
ٱ is the Arabic Letter Alef Wasla. It has the Unicode code point U+0671, so it can be used reliably in digital text. This page helps you copy, identify, and include it correctly.
Arabic Letter Alef Wasla Letter Meaning
Arabic Letter Alef Wasla (ٱ) is a distinct Arabic character assigned the Unicode code point U+0671. In Arabic writing, it is used in contexts where a word-initial alef behaves differently depending on how it connects in pronunciation and orthography. Because this character has a dedicated code point, it should be used instead of visually similar alef characters when the correct spelling requires it. If you’re working with Arabic text, fonts, or data entry, using the proper character helps avoid rendering mismatches and ensures consistency across systems that support Unicode.
Common uses
- •Accurate reproduction of Arabic text that requires Alef Wasla (ٱ) instead of a regular alef
- •Transcription and proofreading of Arabic content in documents, subtitles, or transcripts
- •Digital typography and layout work where the exact glyph matters (e.g., custom text rendering)
- •Database entry and search indexing for Arabic strings that include Alef Wasla
- •Creating consistent labels and UI text in Arabic, where exact spelling is required
Examples
ٱ Arabic Letter Alef Wasla
- ٱٱبْتَدَأَ
- ٱقَالَتِ ٱلْمَرْأَةُ
- ٱٱلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ
- ٱيَبْدَأُ ٱلْكِتَابُ بِالسَّلَامِ
- ٱٱلشَّرِيعَةُ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0671 | |
| HTML Entity | ٱ | |
| HTML Code | ٱ | |
| CSS | \0671 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1649 | |
| Decimal | 1649 |
How to type Arabic Letter Alef Wasla Letter (ٱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1649 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0671 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0671. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0671, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٱ 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 Wasla letter mean?
Arabic Letter Alef Wasla (ٱ) is a distinct Arabic character assigned the Unicode code point U+0671. In Arabic writing, it is used in contexts where a word-initial alef behaves differently depending on how it connects in pronunciation and orthography. Because this character has a dedicated code point, it should be used instead of visually similar alef characters when the correct spelling requires it. If you’re working with Arabic text, fonts, or data entry, using the proper character helps avoid rendering mismatches and ensures consistency across systems that support Unicode.
What is the Unicode code point for ٱ?
ٱ is U+0671 (Arabic Letter Alef Wasla).
How can I copy ٱ into my text editor?
Select and copy the character ٱ from this page. If you need a code-based form, use the HTML entity ٱ or the escapes \0671 and \u{0671}.
Can I replace ٱ with a regular Arabic alef?
Not reliably. ٱ has its own Unicode character (U+0671), so you should use it when the text requires Alef Wasla specifically.
Which formats work best for sharing this character?
Copying the literal character (ٱ) works in most Unicode-aware apps. For more control in markup/code, use ٱ (HTML) or \u{0671} (JavaScript-style escape).