Arabic Letter Heh With Yeh Above Letter
ۀ is the Unicode character ARABIC LETTER HEH WITH YEH ABOVE (U+06C0).
U+06C0
You can use the symbol “ۀ” when you need a specific Arabic letter form in text. It has a dedicated Unicode code point (U+06C0), so it should render consistently across systems that support it. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in writing and software.
Arabic Letter Heh With Yeh Above Letter Meaning
“ۀ” is the Unicode character named ARABIC LETTER HEH WITH YEH ABOVE (U+06C0). As an Arabic-script letter variant, it is used where the exact orthographic form matters, such as in properly spelled Arabic text that distinguishes this letter shape from a plain heh. Because it has its own Unicode identity, it’s preferable to use “ۀ” directly rather than approximating with a similar-looking character. When typing, copying, or generating text in apps, using the correct code point helps avoid display issues and ensures the intended character is preserved.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting correct Arabic text where this exact letter variant is required
- •Preparing Arabic content for publishing (documents, newsletters, and web articles)
- •Labeling UI text in Arabic-enabled software or forms that require precise characters
- •Data entry and cleanup when normalizing Arabic spelling in databases
- •Creating accurate Arabic typography or proofreading in design tools
Examples
ۀ Arabic Letter Heh with Yeh Above
- ۀ… symbol: ۀ in the middle of a word
- ۀPaste: ۀ to keep the correct letter form
- ۀUI label example: الاسم ۀ
- ۀDocument text: يستخدم ۀ في هذا السياق
- ۀProofreading note: verify ۀ is present
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06C0 | |
| HTML Entity | ۀ | |
| HTML Code | ۀ | |
| CSS | \06C0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1728 | |
| Decimal | 1728 |
How to type Arabic Letter Heh With Yeh Above Letter (ۀ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1728 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06C0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06C0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06c0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ۀ 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 Heh With Yeh Above letter mean?
“ۀ” is the Unicode character named ARABIC LETTER HEH WITH YEH ABOVE (U+06C0). As an Arabic-script letter variant, it is used where the exact orthographic form matters, such as in properly spelled Arabic text that distinguishes this letter shape from a plain heh. Because it has its own Unicode identity, it’s preferable to use “ۀ” directly rather than approximating with a similar-looking character. When typing, copying, or generating text in apps, using the correct code point helps avoid display issues and ensures the intended character is preserved.
What is the Unicode code point for “ۀ”?
It is U+06C0 (ARABIC LETTER HEH WITH YEH ABOVE).
How can I copy “ۀ” for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ۀ
What should I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\06C0. JavaScript: \\u{06C0}.
Will “ۀ” look the same on every device?
It should render correctly on systems with Arabic font support for U+06C0; otherwise, it may fall back to a missing-glyph placeholder.