Arabic Letter Waw With Two Dots Above Letter
ۊ is the Arabic letter Waw with two dots above (U+06CA), used in written Arabic text.
U+06CA
ۊ (U+06CA) is a specific Arabic letter: Waw with two dots above. It’s useful when you need accurate text rendering or precise character copying. Use the copy options below for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Arabic Letter Waw With Two Dots Above Letter Meaning
Arabic Letter Waw with Two Dots Above (ۊ) is a Unicode character identified as “ARABIC LETTER WAW WITH TWO DOTS ABOVE” at code point U+06CA. In practice, characters like this are used to represent specific letters or orthographic distinctions in Arabic script. If you’re working with Arabic text, transcription, typography, or data entry, you may need this exact character to match the source spelling. For developers, the important part is using the correct code point so fonts, browsers, and systems display the same character consistently.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Arabic text for documents, chats, or content publishing
- •Adding the correct character in Arabic typography and layout design
- •Using the symbol in names, labels, or transliterations where this exact letter matters
- •Developing or testing text handling in web forms and editors for Unicode correctness
- •Referencing the character in linguistics or script-mapping notes and datasets
Examples
ۊ Arabic Letter Waw with Two Dots Above
- ۊType ۊ to match a specific Arabic spelling.
- ۊIn a label, use ۊ when the letter requires two dots above.
- ۊPaste ۊ into a form field that stores Unicode text.
- ۊUse ۊ in a transcription where the exact character is required.
- ۊVerify that ۊ appears correctly in your editor and font.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+06CA | |
| HTML Entity | ۊ | |
| HTML Code | ۊ | |
| CSS | \06CA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1738 | |
| Decimal | 1738 |
How to type Arabic Letter Waw With Two Dots Above Letter (ۊ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1738 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 06CA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 06CA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 06ca, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ۊ 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 Waw With Two Dots Above letter mean?
Arabic Letter Waw with Two Dots Above (ۊ) is a Unicode character identified as “ARABIC LETTER WAW WITH TWO DOTS ABOVE” at code point U+06CA. In practice, characters like this are used to represent specific letters or orthographic distinctions in Arabic script. If you’re working with Arabic text, transcription, typography, or data entry, you may need this exact character to match the source spelling. For developers, the important part is using the correct code point so fonts, browsers, and systems display the same character consistently.
What is the Unicode code point for ۊ?
ۊ is Unicode U+06CA (ARABIC LETTER WAW WITH TWO DOTS ABOVE).
How can I copy ۊ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ۊ (HTML entity provided: ۊ).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this character?
CSS escape: \\06CA. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{06CA}.
Why might ۊ not display correctly?
Display depends on font support and your system’s Unicode handling. If the font lacks the glyph, you may see a missing-character box.