Arabic Letter Alef With Hamza Below Letter
إ is the Arabic letter Alef with hamza below, used in writing words that require this specific form.
U+0625
The symbol إ is an Arabic letter identified by Unicode as U+0625. It is commonly used when the hamza appears below the alef in Arabic spelling. You can copy it directly or use its HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes below.
Arabic Letter Alef With Hamza Below Letter Meaning
إ (U+0625) is the Arabic letter “Alef with Hamza Below.” In Arabic orthography, it represents a specific hamza placement relative to the alef, which affects how words are spelled and displayed. The letter is part of standard Arabic text and appears in everyday vocabulary depending on the word’s spelling rules. For writers and developers, using the exact Unicode character matters because similar-looking letters (different alef/hamza combinations) are distinct code points and will not always render the same. When building UI text, search, or fonts, use this exact symbol to avoid character mismatches.
Common uses
- •Copying Arabic text in documents, notes, and messaging apps
- •User interface strings that include correct Arabic spelling
- •Titles, captions, and social media posts written in Arabic
- •Form validation and search fields that must match exact Unicode characters
- •Programming and web content where correct character encoding is required
Examples
إ — Arabic Letter Alef With Hamza Below
- إإلى اللقاء
- إإن شاء الله
- إإدارة المشروع
- إإشارة المرور
- إإجابات الطلاب
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0625 | |
| HTML Entity | إ | |
| HTML Code | إ | |
| CSS | \0625 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1573 | |
| Decimal | 1573 |
How to type Arabic Letter Alef With Hamza Below Letter (إ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1573 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0625 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0625. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0625, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy إ 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 With Hamza Below letter mean?
إ (U+0625) is the Arabic letter “Alef with Hamza Below.” In Arabic orthography, it represents a specific hamza placement relative to the alef, which affects how words are spelled and displayed. The letter is part of standard Arabic text and appears in everyday vocabulary depending on the word’s spelling rules. For writers and developers, using the exact Unicode character matters because similar-looking letters (different alef/hamza combinations) are distinct code points and will not always render the same. When building UI text, search, or fonts, use this exact symbol to avoid character mismatches.
What is the Unicode code point for إ?
The Unicode code point for إ is U+0625.
How can I copy the symbol إ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: إ
What is the CSS escape for إ?
Use: \\0625
How do I write إ in JavaScript?
You can use: \\u{0625}