Arabic Letter High Hamza Letter
ٴ is the Arabic Letter High Hamza, used as a high hamza character in Arabic orthography.
U+0674
The symbol ٴ is known as the Arabic Letter High Hamza. It has the Unicode code point U+0674, so you can reliably include it in web and text content. Use the copy and escape options below to avoid encoding issues.
Arabic Letter High Hamza Letter Meaning
ٴ (U+0674) is the Unicode character called ARABIC LETTER HIGH HAMZA. In Arabic writing, hamza characters represent a glottal stop and can appear in different positions relative to the letter they belong with. The “high” form is used in specific orthographic contexts where the hamza is rendered at a higher position. If you are transcribing Arabic text, working with fonts, or processing strings, using this exact code point helps maintain consistent spelling and typography across platforms. When sharing content, prefer the Unicode code point or the HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure correct display.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Arabic text where the high hamza form must match the original spelling
- •Labeling or quoting words in Arabic linguistic notes and documentation
- •Creating or validating test cases for Arabic text rendering in software
- •Typography and font QA to check how U+0674 appears in a given font
- •Web development tasks where you need to insert the correct character reliably
Examples
ٴ Arabic Letter High Hamza (U+0674)
- ٴٴ
- ٴاٴ
- ٴبٴ
- ٴمٴ
- ٴٴم
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0674 | |
| HTML Entity | ٴ | |
| HTML Code | ٴ | |
| CSS | \0674 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1652 | |
| Decimal | 1652 |
How to type Arabic Letter High Hamza Letter (ٴ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1652 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0674 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0674. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0674, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٴ 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 High Hamza letter mean?
ٴ (U+0674) is the Unicode character called ARABIC LETTER HIGH HAMZA. In Arabic writing, hamza characters represent a glottal stop and can appear in different positions relative to the letter they belong with. The “high” form is used in specific orthographic contexts where the hamza is rendered at a higher position. If you are transcribing Arabic text, working with fonts, or processing strings, using this exact code point helps maintain consistent spelling and typography across platforms. When sharing content, prefer the Unicode code point or the HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to ensure correct display.
What is the Unicode code point for ٴ?
It is U+0674.
How can I paste ٴ safely on a website?
You can use the HTML entity ٴ (as provided) or the Unicode escape in your code (e.g., \\u{0674} in JavaScript).
What is the correct name of this character?
The common readable name is Arabic Letter High Hamza.
Why might it look different across fonts or devices?
Text shaping and font support affect how Arabic hamza characters are positioned and rendered, so U+0674 may appear differently depending on the font.