Arabic Letter High Hamza Yeh Letter
ٸ (U+0678) is the Arabic Letter High Hamza Yeh character used in Arabic text and typography.
U+0678
ٸ is an Arabic script character with its own Unicode identity (U+0678). Use the copy buttons and codepoints below to insert it in web pages, apps, and documents. It’s also helpful for designers and developers working with Arabic text rendering.
Arabic Letter High Hamza Yeh Letter Meaning
ٸ is the Unicode character named “ARABIC LETTER HIGH HAMZA YEH” (U+0678). In practice, it’s used as a distinct letter form in Arabic writing systems that require a “high hamza” placed with a “yeh” base. Because it has a specific code point, the safest way to use it is to copy the character directly or use the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape). Like other Unicode characters, correct display depends on having compatible Arabic fonts and proper right-to-left text handling in your environment.
Common uses
- •Typing or correcting Arabic text that specifically requires U+0678
- •Rendering accurate Arabic typography in design layouts
- •Preparing content for websites and apps that must preserve exact characters
- •Using in linguistic or text-processing tasks that rely on Unicode correctness
- •Adding the character in social media posts where exact spelling matters
Examples
ٸ Arabic Letter High Hamza Yeh
- ٸٸ
- ٸاٸ
- ٸٸُ
- ٸيٸ
- ٸٸ كِتاب
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0678 | |
| HTML Entity | ٸ | |
| HTML Code | ٸ | |
| CSS | \0678 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1656 | |
| Decimal | 1656 |
How to type Arabic Letter High Hamza Yeh Letter (ٸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1656 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0678 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0678. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0678, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٸ 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 Yeh letter mean?
ٸ is the Unicode character named “ARABIC LETTER HIGH HAMZA YEH” (U+0678). In practice, it’s used as a distinct letter form in Arabic writing systems that require a “high hamza” placed with a “yeh” base. Because it has a specific code point, the safest way to use it is to copy the character directly or use the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape). Like other Unicode characters, correct display depends on having compatible Arabic fonts and proper right-to-left text handling in your environment.
What is the Unicode code point for ٸ?
ٸ is U+0678 (Unicode name: ARABIC LETTER HIGH HAMZA YEH).
How can I copy ٸ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ٸ or insert the character directly.
How do I use ٸ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \0678.
Will ٸ always display correctly on every device?
Not necessarily. Display depends on font support for U+0678 and proper right-to-left rendering for Arabic text.