Arabic Letter Kaf With Ring Letter
گ-like Arabic script letter “ګ” (U+06AB) used in languages that employ extended Arabic alphabets.
U+06AB
“ګ” is the Arabic Letter Kaf with Ring, assigned Unicode code point U+06AB. It’s commonly needed when working with text in Arabic-based writing systems and fonts that support this character. Below you’ll find copy-ready options and practical usage tips for web and design tools.
Arabic Letter Kaf With Ring Letter Meaning
“ګ” (Unicode U+06AB) is an Arabic-script letter named “ARABIC LETTER KAF WITH RING.” In writing systems that include this character, it represents a distinct letter form related to the Kaf family, differentiated by the added ring. If you’re copying text and notice the glyph doesn’t appear correctly, the issue is usually font or encoding support rather than a different symbol. For developers, using the correct Unicode code point ensures the character renders consistently across platforms that support it.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting correct text for Arabic-based languages that use this specific Kaf variant
- •Labeling UI elements or names in multilingual applications where the letter must match exactly
- •Creating accurate subtitles, captions, or transcription text from source documents
- •Typing content in editors or web forms that require Unicode-safe input
- •Designing logos, posters, or typography samples where the exact glyph matters
Examples
ګ — Arabic Letter Kaf with Ring
- ګګل
- ګکتاب ګل
- ګسلام ګ
- ګد ښار ګڼه
- ګګوره
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06AB | |
| HTML Entity | ګ | |
| HTML Code | ګ | |
| CSS | \06AB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1707 | |
| Decimal | 1707 |
How to type Arabic Letter Kaf With Ring Letter (ګ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1707 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06AB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06AB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06ab, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ګ 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 Kaf With Ring letter mean?
“ګ” (Unicode U+06AB) is an Arabic-script letter named “ARABIC LETTER KAF WITH RING.” In writing systems that include this character, it represents a distinct letter form related to the Kaf family, differentiated by the added ring. If you’re copying text and notice the glyph doesn’t appear correctly, the issue is usually font or encoding support rather than a different symbol. For developers, using the correct Unicode code point ensures the character renders consistently across platforms that support it.
What is the Unicode code point for ګ?
The Unicode code point for “ګ” is U+06AB.
How can I copy “ګ” into my project?
Copy the character itself (“ګ”), or use the HTML entity ګ / the CSS escape \\06AB / the JavaScript escape \\u{06AB}.
Why does “ګ” show as a box or question mark on my site?
Most often this means your font stack (or the user’s installed fonts) doesn’t include a glyph for U+06AB. Try a Unicode-capable font.
Is “ګ” the same as a normal Arabic kaf (ك)?
No. “ګ” is specifically “ARABIC LETTER KAF WITH RING” (U+06AB), which is a distinct character from the base Arabic letter kaf.