Arabic Letter Qaf With Three Dots Above Letter
ڨ is the Arabic letter Qaf with three dots above, encoded as U+06A8.
U+06A8
ڨ (U+06A8) is an Arabic-script character used in specific orthographies that require an enhanced “qaf” form. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it in writing, design, and software.
Arabic Letter Qaf With Three Dots Above Letter Meaning
ڨ is the Unicode character named “ARABIC LETTER QAF WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE” (U+06A8). In practice, letters like this are used in Arabic-based writing systems where a qaf variant needs to be distinguished by additional dots. The three dots above make it visually distinct from other qaf forms, helping readers identify the intended sound or letter value according to the conventions of the language or transcription being used. When you need the exact character (for example, for correct spelling, typography, or data entry), copy and paste ڨ directly or use its Unicode code point to avoid using a look-alike letter.
Common uses
- •Accurate spelling and text entry in Arabic-based languages that use the “qaf with three dots above” letter
- •Correct typography for posters, logos, and UI text where the exact character shape matters
- •Transcription and linguistic notes that distinguish qaf variants by dot placement
- •Creating consistent documents (Word, Google Docs, PDFs) that require the exact Unicode character
- •Software and web content localization where the letter must match the source text
Examples
ڨ Arabic Letter Qaf with Three Dots Above
- ڨڨ١٢٣
- ڨهذا ڨ في النص
- ڨاكتب ڨ هنا
- ڨالخط: ڨ مثال
- ڨرمز ڨ U+06A8
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06A8 | |
| HTML Entity | ڨ | |
| HTML Code | ڨ | |
| CSS | \06A8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1704 | |
| Decimal | 1704 |
How to type Arabic Letter Qaf With Three Dots Above Letter (ڨ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1704 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06A8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06A8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06a8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ڨ 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 With Three Dots Above letter mean?
ڨ is the Unicode character named “ARABIC LETTER QAF WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE” (U+06A8). In practice, letters like this are used in Arabic-based writing systems where a qaf variant needs to be distinguished by additional dots. The three dots above make it visually distinct from other qaf forms, helping readers identify the intended sound or letter value according to the conventions of the language or transcription being used. When you need the exact character (for example, for correct spelling, typography, or data entry), copy and paste ڨ directly or use its Unicode code point to avoid using a look-alike letter.
What is the Unicode code point for ڨ?
ڨ is U+06A8.
How do I type or insert ڨ on my device?
Use copy/paste from this page, or enter the Unicode character by code point (U+06A8) in apps that support Unicode input.
What is the official Unicode name of ڨ?
The Unicode name is “ARABIC LETTER QAF WITH THREE DOTS ABOVE”.
Is ڨ interchangeable with other Arabic qaf letters?
No—ڨ is a specific character with three dots above. It should only be used where that exact letter form is required.