Arabic Letter Lam With Dot Above Letter
ڶ is the Arabic Letter Lam with Dot Above (Unicode U+06B6), used in Arabic text and language-specific writing.
U+06B6
ڶ (Arabic Letter Lam with Dot Above) is a Unicode character used for specific Arabic letter forms. This page helps you copy it correctly and use it in web and app code. You’ll also find practical examples and escape sequences.
Arabic Letter Lam With Dot Above Letter Meaning
ڶ is an Arabic-script letter identified in Unicode as “ARABIC LETTER LAM WITH DOT ABOVE” (U+06B6). Like other Arabic letters, it may appear in words, names, or text that uses a particular orthographic convention where this specific letter form is required. The dot above is part of the character’s identity, so substituting a different lam form (with a different dot placement or no dot) can change the intended spelling. For accurate text rendering and data interchange, use the exact character ڶ or the provided Unicode/escape forms.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering Arabic text that requires the exact “lam with dot above” letter form
- •Filling in names, terms, or titles in applications and forms where precise spelling matters
- •Using the character in digital typography, logo text, or UI labels that include Arabic script
- •Preparing multilingual datasets where the correct Unicode code point must be preserved
- •Writing or publishing content that references the exact character for fonts, studies, or documentation
Examples
ڶ Arabic Letter Lam with Dot Above
- ڶڶ is included in this Arabic snippet.
- ڶاكتب ڶ كما هو في النص.
- ڶنستخدم ڶ داخل كلمة عربية هنا.
- ڶالرمز ڶ يظهر في هذا العنوان.
- ڶنسخ ڶ للتأكد من الدقة.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06B6 | |
| HTML Entity | ڶ | |
| HTML Code | ڶ | |
| CSS | \06B6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1718 | |
| Decimal | 1718 |
How to type Arabic Letter Lam With Dot Above Letter (ڶ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1718 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06B6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06B6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06b6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ڶ 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 Lam With Dot Above letter mean?
ڶ is an Arabic-script letter identified in Unicode as “ARABIC LETTER LAM WITH DOT ABOVE” (U+06B6). Like other Arabic letters, it may appear in words, names, or text that uses a particular orthographic convention where this specific letter form is required. The dot above is part of the character’s identity, so substituting a different lam form (with a different dot placement or no dot) can change the intended spelling. For accurate text rendering and data interchange, use the exact character ڶ or the provided Unicode/escape forms.
What is the Unicode code point for ڶ?
ڶ has Unicode code point U+06B6.
How do I copy ڶ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ڶ or copy the character directly.
What is the CSS escape for ڶ?
In CSS, you can use \\06B6.
How do I include ڶ in JavaScript strings?
Use \\u{06B6} in JavaScript (Unicode code point escape).