Arabic Letter Straight Waw Letter
ࢱ is the Arabic Letter Straight Waw (U+08B1), used as a specific Arabic-script character.
U+08B1
ࢱ is an Arabic-script character with the Unicode code point U+08B1. Use it in text where you need this exact letter form rather than a visually similar Waw. This page provides copy/paste options and escape sequences for developers.
Arabic Letter Straight Waw Letter Meaning
ࢱ is named “ARABIC LETTER STRAIGHT WAW” in Unicode (code point U+08B1). As an Arabic letter, it belongs to Arabic text systems and should be treated as a distinct character rather than a generic “waw.” In practice, its meaning is determined by the word or script context where it appears—so it’s most commonly used when reproducing text accurately from Unicode sources, fonts, or datasets that specify this exact code point. Designers and developers typically encounter it when working with multilingual content, transcription, or custom typography for Arabic-script text.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into documents or drafts that require the exact Unicode character
- •Rendering Arabic-script labels, identifiers, or UI text sourced from Unicode data
- •Working with multilingual datasets where the letter must not be replaced
- •Typography testing for font coverage of Arabic characters at U+08B1
- •Content migration or transcription tasks that preserve original characters
Examples
ࢱ Arabic Letter Straight Waw
- ࢱSample: ࢱ
- ࢱUnicode code point: U+08B1
- ࢱCheck this character: ࢱ in the middle of a word
- ࢱFont test string: ࢱࢱࢱ
- ࢱCopy from source: ࢱ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+08B1 | |
| HTML Entity | ࢱ | |
| HTML Code | ࢱ | |
| CSS | \08B1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2225 | |
| Decimal | 2225 |
How to type Arabic Letter Straight Waw Letter (ࢱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2225 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 08B1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 08B1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 08b1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ࢱ 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 Straight Waw letter mean?
ࢱ is named “ARABIC LETTER STRAIGHT WAW” in Unicode (code point U+08B1). As an Arabic letter, it belongs to Arabic text systems and should be treated as a distinct character rather than a generic “waw.” In practice, its meaning is determined by the word or script context where it appears—so it’s most commonly used when reproducing text accurately from Unicode sources, fonts, or datasets that specify this exact code point. Designers and developers typically encounter it when working with multilingual content, transcription, or custom typography for Arabic-script text.
What is the Unicode code point for ࢱ?
ࢱ is U+08B1 (Arabic Letter Straight Waw).
How can I copy ࢱ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste the HTML entity (ࢱ) or escapes like \\u{08B1} depending on your environment.
Is ࢱ the same as a regular Arabic Waw?
No. ࢱ is specifically “ARABIC LETTER STRAIGHT WAW” at U+08B1, so you should not substitute a different Waw code point if accuracy matters.
Which escape should I use in JavaScript?
You can use \\u{08B1} as the JavaScript Unicode escape for this character.