Arabic Letter Ghain Letter
غ is the Arabic letter ghain (U+063A), used in writing Arabic words where this distinct sound occurs.
U+063A
غ is the Arabic letter GHAIN, with Unicode codepoint U+063A. It appears in Arabic text and names where the ghain sound is used. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in websites, apps, and documents.
Arabic Letter Ghain Letter Meaning
غ (Arabic Letter GHAIN, U+063A) is a letter in the Arabic script. It represents the consonant sound commonly transcribed as “gh” in romanization. Like other Arabic letters, it can appear in words with connected cursive forms, depending on surrounding letters. In writing and text processing, the most important practical “meaning” is its identity as the letter at Unicode U+063A, which helps you ensure correct rendering and searching. If you are building multilingual content, specifying the exact codepoint prevents confusing it with similar-looking characters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Writing Arabic words that include the ghain sound
- •Correctly labeling names, places, and terms in Arabic text
- •Typography and UI text in Arabic-language apps and sites
- •Search, sorting, and indexing for Arabic content using U+063A
- •Programming and templates where the exact Unicode character must be inserted
Examples
غ (Arabic Letter Ghain) — Copy & Unicode Info
- غغزة
- غغريب
- غلغة
- غمغفرة
- غغيم
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+063A | |
| HTML Entity | غ | |
| HTML Code | غ | |
| CSS | \063A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1594 | |
| Decimal | 1594 |
How to type Arabic Letter Ghain Letter (غ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1594 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 063A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 063A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 063a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy غ 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 Ghain letter mean?
غ (Arabic Letter GHAIN, U+063A) is a letter in the Arabic script. It represents the consonant sound commonly transcribed as “gh” in romanization. Like other Arabic letters, it can appear in words with connected cursive forms, depending on surrounding letters. In writing and text processing, the most important practical “meaning” is its identity as the letter at Unicode U+063A, which helps you ensure correct rendering and searching. If you are building multilingual content, specifying the exact codepoint prevents confusing it with similar-looking characters from other scripts.
What Unicode character is غ?
غ is the Arabic letter GHAIN. Its Unicode codepoint is U+063A.
How can I copy غ reliably on the web?
Use the direct character copy (غ), or insert it by code: HTML entity غ or CSS/JS escapes like \063A or \u{063A}.
Is غ the same as any other similar-looking letter?
No. غ is specifically ARABIC LETTER GHAIN (U+063A). Similar glyphs from other scripts can look alike, so matching by codepoint is safest.
How do I use غ in JavaScript?
You can use a Unicode escape such as: "\u{063A}" (or use the literal character غ if your source file is saved in UTF-8).