Arabic Letter Ghain With Three Dots Above Letter
ࣃ is the Arabic letter ghain with three dots above, encoded as U+08C3.
U+08C3
ࣃ is an Arabic-script character used in text that requires specific phonetic or orthographic forms. On this page you can copy it and use the correct code point in your tools and software.
Arabic Letter Ghain With Three Dots Above Letter Meaning
ࣃ is the Unicode character named “ARABIC LETTER GHAIN WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE” with code point U+08C3. It belongs to the Arabic category and is written with a ghain-like base form plus three dots above. Because it is a distinct character, it’s used when you need this exact glyph rather than a similar-looking Arabic letter. If you’re working with multilingual text, fonts, transliteration schemes, or language-specific datasets, using the correct Unicode code point helps ensure consistent rendering and avoids substitution with the wrong letter.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Arabic-script text into word processors and editors
- •Using U+08C3 in programming strings for accurate character data
- •Displaying the correct glyph in web pages with HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
- •Working with linguistic/transliteration content that distinguishes similar letters
- •Annotating fonts or rendering tests where a specific character must match
Examples
ࣃ Arabic Letter Ghain With Three Dots Above
- ࣃType: ࣃ
- ࣃCharacter test: ࣃ ࣃ ࣃ
- ࣃUnicode check: U+08C3 → ࣃ
- ࣃEscaped output in text: ࣃ is not this; use ࣃ? (see U+08C3 for ࣃ)
- ࣃSample string: بدء—ࣃ—نهاية
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+08C3 | |
| HTML Entity | ࣃ | |
| HTML Code | ࣃ | |
| CSS | \08C3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2243 | |
| Decimal | 2243 |
How to type Arabic Letter Ghain With Three Dots Above Letter (ࣃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2243 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 08C3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 08C3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 08c3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ࣃ 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 With Three Dots Above letter mean?
ࣃ is the Unicode character named “ARABIC LETTER GHAIN WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE” with code point U+08C3. It belongs to the Arabic category and is written with a ghain-like base form plus three dots above. Because it is a distinct character, it’s used when you need this exact glyph rather than a similar-looking Arabic letter. If you’re working with multilingual text, fonts, transliteration schemes, or language-specific datasets, using the correct Unicode code point helps ensure consistent rendering and avoids substitution with the wrong letter.
What is the Unicode code point for ࣃ?
ࣃ is U+08C3.
How can I copy ࣃ safely into web or code editors?
You can paste the character directly, or use the provided escapes: HTML entity (ࣃ), CSS escape (\\08C3), or JavaScript escape (\\u{08C3}).
Is ࣃ the same as a regular Arabic ghain character?
No. ࣃ is specifically “Arabic Letter Ghain With Three Dots Above,” which is a distinct character from other Arabic letters that may look similar.
Why might ࣃ display as a box or wrong glyph?
If your font or system lacks support for U+08C3, the character may not render correctly. Try switching to a Unicode-capable font.