Arabic Letter Keheh Letter
ک is the Arabic letter Keheh (U+06A9), used as a consonant in several Arabic-derived scripts.
U+06A9
The symbol ك/ک often looks similar across writing systems, but the Unicode character here is specifically the Arabic letter Keheh. It appears in Arabic and Persian contexts where the letter represents a /k/ sound in writing.
Arabic Letter Keheh Letter Meaning
Arabic Letter Keheh (ک) is a Unicode character with code point U+06A9. It is used as a consonant in Arabic-derived writing systems and typically represents the /k/ sound when forming words. Because it is a full letter (not a punctuation mark or diacritic), it affects the spelling of words. In practice, you’ll encounter it in text written in languages that use this letter in their orthography, and in contexts like proper names, documents, and UI strings that require accurate script rendering. When copying, use the exact character to avoid look-alike letters from other blocks.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Persian text that includes the /k/ sound
- •Entering correct Unicode characters in forms, usernames, and labels
- •Designing multilingual UI elements where accurate Arabic-script glyphs matter
- •Writing or editing names and words in Arabic-derived languages
- •Creating subtitles, captions, and social posts with correct script characters
Examples
ک (Arabic Letter Keheh)
- ککودک
- ککتاب
- ککجا
- کخبر
- کمحمدک
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06A9 | |
| HTML Entity | ک | |
| HTML Code | ک | |
| CSS | \06A9 |
FAQ
What does the Arabic Letter Keheh letter mean?
Arabic Letter Keheh (ک) is a Unicode character with code point U+06A9. It is used as a consonant in Arabic-derived writing systems and typically represents the /k/ sound when forming words. Because it is a full letter (not a punctuation mark or diacritic), it affects the spelling of words. In practice, you’ll encounter it in text written in languages that use this letter in their orthography, and in contexts like proper names, documents, and UI strings that require accurate script rendering. When copying, use the exact character to avoid look-alike letters from other blocks.
What Unicode character is ک?
ک is Arabic Letter Keheh with Unicode code point U+06A9.
How can I copy ک reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (ک). Avoid visually similar characters from other Unicode blocks to prevent incorrect spelling.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for ک?
HTML entity: ک (given as ک). CSS escape: \\06A9. JavaScript escape: \\u{06A9}.
Is ک the same as other Arabic letters that look similar?
No. Even if some letters look similar, ک specifically refers to Arabic Letter Keheh (U+06A9). Use the exact character for correct text rendering.