Arabic Letter Qaf Letter
ق is the Arabic Letter Qaf (U+0642), used in written Arabic for the /q/ sound in many words.
U+0642
The character ق is known as the Arabic Letter Qaf. It’s a standard Arabic letter with code point U+0642 and can be copied or generated using common web escapes.
Arabic Letter Qaf Letter Meaning
ق (ARABIC LETTER QAF, U+0642) is one of the Arabic alphabet letters. In writing, it typically represents the consonant sound commonly described as “q” (often the /q/ sound, though actual pronunciation can vary by region and surrounding letters). Like many Arabic letters, it connects to adjacent characters when used in a word. You’ll see it in everyday vocabulary, proper names, and scripted phrases across different Arabic writing styles. It may appear in both standalone contexts (such as labels) and as part of fully connected Arabic text.
Common uses
- •Writing Arabic words and proper names that contain the Qaf letter
- •Designing Arabic typography and checking connected-letter rendering
- •Creating UI text and labels for Arabic-language applications
- •Typing content for social media posts in Arabic
- •Using the correct character in forms, search fields, and data entries
Examples
ق — Arabic Letter Qaf
- ققلب
- ققمر
- قكتاب
- ققناة
- قمحمد قاسم
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0642 | |
| HTML Entity | ق | |
| HTML Code | ق | |
| CSS | \0642 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1602 | |
| Decimal | 1602 |
How to type Arabic Letter Qaf Letter (ق)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1602 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0642 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0642. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0642, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ق 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 Qaf letter mean?
ق (ARABIC LETTER QAF, U+0642) is one of the Arabic alphabet letters. In writing, it typically represents the consonant sound commonly described as “q” (often the /q/ sound, though actual pronunciation can vary by region and surrounding letters). Like many Arabic letters, it connects to adjacent characters when used in a word. You’ll see it in everyday vocabulary, proper names, and scripted phrases across different Arabic writing styles. It may appear in both standalone contexts (such as labels) and as part of fully connected Arabic text.
What is the Unicode code point for ق?
ق is ARABIC LETTER QAF with Unicode code point U+0642.
How do I copy ق for web pages?
Copy the character directly (ق), or use the HTML entity ق.
What escapes can I use in programming languages?
CSS escape: \\0642 and JavaScript escape: \\u{0642}.
Does ق connect to other letters in Arabic text?
Yes. As a standard Arabic letter, ق typically connects with neighboring letters in word context depending on the specific letter forms around it.