Arabic Letter Superscript Alef Letter
ٰ is the Arabic letter superscript alef, Unicode U+0670, used as a diacritic-like mark in Arabic text.
U+0670
The symbol “ٰ” is known as the Arabic letter superscript alef. It’s commonly used in Arabic writing systems as a small mark associated with letter pronunciation and formatting. You can copy it reliably using its Unicode code point U+0670.
Arabic Letter Superscript Alef Letter Meaning
The Arabic letter superscript alef (ٰ) is a Unicode character encoded at U+0670 (HTML entity: ٰ). It behaves like a small superscript mark used alongside Arabic letters, similar to diacritic-style characters that adjust how text should be read or displayed. Depending on the context and the font shaping used by your software, it may appear as a small alef placed above or near a letter. For correct results, ensure the font supports the character and the text engine correctly handles Arabic script rendering.
Common uses
- •Adding or preserving Arabic diacritic-style marks in copied text
- •Labeling pronunciation or reading guidance in Arabic study materials
- •Transcribing Arabic from documents where superscript marks must be retained
- •Typography and UI testing for Arabic script rendering
- •Social media posts or comments that need the exact original Arabic character
Examples
ٰ Arabic Letter Superscript Alef
- ٰٰ كتاب
- ٰيٰا
- ٰعٰلِم
- ٰهٰذا
- ٰسٰماء
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0670 | |
| HTML Entity | ٰ | |
| HTML Code | ٰ | |
| CSS | \0670 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1648 | |
| Decimal | 1648 |
How to type Arabic Letter Superscript Alef Letter (ٰ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1648 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0670 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0670. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0670, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ٰ 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 Superscript Alef letter mean?
The Arabic letter superscript alef (ٰ) is a Unicode character encoded at U+0670 (HTML entity: ٰ). It behaves like a small superscript mark used alongside Arabic letters, similar to diacritic-style characters that adjust how text should be read or displayed. Depending on the context and the font shaping used by your software, it may appear as a small alef placed above or near a letter. For correct results, ensure the font supports the character and the text engine correctly handles Arabic script rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for this symbol?
The Arabic letter superscript alef is U+0670.
How can I copy it using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ٰ.
Does it have an easy CSS escape form?
Yes. The CSS escape is \\0670.
Why does it sometimes look wrong or missing?
Appearance depends on font support and Arabic text shaping. If your font or rendering engine doesn’t handle U+0670 correctly, the symbol may not display as intended.