Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh Letter
ی is the Arabic letter Farsi Yeh, used in Persian and other Arabic-script text where a specific Yeh form is needed.
U+06CC
ی is an Arabic-script character with a distinct form commonly used in Persian. If you need the correct Yeh variant, this symbol helps keep your text consistent across fonts and platforms.
Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh Letter Meaning
Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh (ی) is a specific Yeh form used in languages written with the Arabic script, most notably Persian. Compared with other Yeh variants, this character represents the Farsi-style letter that appears in standard spelling and typography. Because Yeh-related characters can look similar, using the correct one helps avoid mismatches in search, text processing, and font shaping. In Unicode it is U+06CC, so it can be copied reliably into editors and used in HTML or programming contexts that support Unicode.
Common uses
- •Writing Persian text that requires the Farsi Yeh form (not a different Yeh variant)
- •Correcting typos in Arabic-script documents where similar Yeh characters get mixed up
- •Designing logos, typography samples, or UI text that must match proper letter forms
- •Programming multilingual websites where the exact character matters for rendering
- •Creating consistent labels for spreadsheets, forms, or data exports containing Persian names
Examples
ی (Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh)
- یسلام، خوبی؟
- یکتاب را بیاور.
- ینام: علی
- یتهران در ایران است.
- یلطفاً امروز ثبت کنید.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06CC | |
| HTML Entity | ی | |
| HTML Code | ی | |
| CSS | \06CC |
FAQ
What does the Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh letter mean?
Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh (ی) is a specific Yeh form used in languages written with the Arabic script, most notably Persian. Compared with other Yeh variants, this character represents the Farsi-style letter that appears in standard spelling and typography. Because Yeh-related characters can look similar, using the correct one helps avoid mismatches in search, text processing, and font shaping. In Unicode it is U+06CC, so it can be copied reliably into editors and used in HTML or programming contexts that support Unicode.
What Unicode character is ی?
ی is Unicode U+06CC, named ARABIC LETTER FARSI YEH.
How can I copy and paste ی reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (ی). For developers, you can also use its HTML entity (ی) or codepoint (U+06CC).
Is ی the same as every other Yeh letter in Arabic script?
No. ی specifically represents the Arabic Letter Farsi Yeh (U+06CC). Other Yeh variants may have different codepoints and can affect rendering and text matching.
Where is ی commonly used?
It’s commonly used in Persian (and other Arabic-script contexts) where the Farsi Yeh form is required for correct spelling and typography.