Arabic Letter Hamza Letter
ء (Arabic Letter Hamza, U+0621) is a standalone hamza character used in Arabic writing.
U+0621
ء is known as the Arabic Letter Hamza. It appears as a separate character in Arabic text and is commonly referenced by its Unicode code point U+0621. Use the copy options below to paste it reliably into your projects.
Arabic Letter Hamza Letter Meaning
Hamza (ء) is the Arabic letter used to represent a glottal stop and to mark specific phonetic and orthographic patterns in Arabic. Depending on the word, hamza can be written in different forms, but this page focuses on the standalone character ء. In practice, you’ll encounter it in standard spelling, names, and text that requires the correct hamza code point. For typography and digital text work, using the correct character matters because different hamza forms are not always interchangeable.
Common uses
- •Pasting correct hamza characters into Arabic text fields
- •Labeling or annotating Arabic words and grammar notes
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, and UI text in Arabic
- •Using the symbol in educational content about Arabic spelling
- •Referencing the exact Unicode character in developer documentation
Examples
ء Arabic Letter Hamza (U+0621)
- ءسُؤالٌ: ء
- ءhamza: ء
- ءكتابة ء في الكلمة
- ءرمز ء (U+0621)
- ءنسخ ء ولصقه هنا
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0621 | |
| HTML Entity | ء | |
| HTML Code | ء | |
| CSS | \0621 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1569 | |
| Decimal | 1569 |
How to type Arabic Letter Hamza Letter (ء)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1569 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0621 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0621. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0621, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ء 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 Hamza letter mean?
Hamza (ء) is the Arabic letter used to represent a glottal stop and to mark specific phonetic and orthographic patterns in Arabic. Depending on the word, hamza can be written in different forms, but this page focuses on the standalone character ء. In practice, you’ll encounter it in standard spelling, names, and text that requires the correct hamza code point. For typography and digital text work, using the correct character matters because different hamza forms are not always interchangeable.
What is the Unicode code point for ء?
The Arabic Letter Hamza has the Unicode code point U+0621.
How can I copy ء reliably for a web page?
You can paste the character directly as ء, or use the HTML entity ء for consistent output.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ء?
CSS escape: \\0621. JavaScript escape: \\u{0621}.
Is ء the same as other hamza forms?
No. ء specifically refers to the standalone Arabic Letter Hamza (U+0621). Other hamza forms use different Unicode characters.