Arabic Letter Yeh Letter
ي is the Arabic letter Yeh (U+064A), used in writing Arabic words and names.
U+064A
ي is an Arabic letter used across many everyday words and names. It has the Unicode code point U+064A and can be copied directly for text, UI, and web content. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it along with encoding details.
Arabic Letter Yeh Letter Meaning
The Arabic letter Yeh (ي), Unicode U+064A, is used as a core character in Arabic script. Depending on its position in a word and surrounding letters, it can connect to neighboring characters in standard Arabic writing. It can represent the “y” sound in many contexts and may also function as part of longer forms used in spelling common words and names. When working with digital text, ensure your fonts support Arabic script and confirm the correct directionality (right-to-left) in your layout so the letter renders in the intended form.
Common uses
- •Writing Arabic words that require the Yeh letter
- •Spelling Arabic names correctly in profiles and documents
- •UI labels and buttons in Arabic-language apps
- •Captions and subtitles for Arabic video and media
- •Text search, validation, and string processing in Arabic content
Examples
ي — Arabic Letter Yeh (U+064A)
- ييكتب
- يمدرسة
- يعلي
- ييوم
- يحكاية
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+064A | |
| HTML Entity | ي | |
| HTML Code | ي | |
| CSS | \064A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1610 | |
| Decimal | 1610 |
How to type Arabic Letter Yeh Letter (ي)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1610 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 064A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 064A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 064a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ي 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 Yeh letter mean?
The Arabic letter Yeh (ي), Unicode U+064A, is used as a core character in Arabic script. Depending on its position in a word and surrounding letters, it can connect to neighboring characters in standard Arabic writing. It can represent the “y” sound in many contexts and may also function as part of longer forms used in spelling common words and names. When working with digital text, ensure your fonts support Arabic script and confirm the correct directionality (right-to-left) in your layout so the letter renders in the intended form.
What Unicode character is ي?
The character ي is Arabic Letter Yeh with Unicode code point U+064A.
How can I copy ي into my project?
Copy the character directly (ي). For code, you can also use the provided escapes like \\064A (CSS) or \\u{064A} (JavaScript).
What is the HTML entity for this letter?
The HTML entity for ي is ي.
Will it always look the same on screen?
Arabic letters can change their connected forms depending on their position in a word, and your font support also affects appearance. Use an Arabic-capable font and right-to-left layout when appropriate.