Arabic Letter Zah Letter
ظ is the Arabic letter ZAH (U+0638), used in writing Arabic words.
U+0638
ظ is an Arabic script letter with Unicode code point U+0638. You can copy it directly or use standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes for reliable rendering. Below you’ll find practical examples and formatting helpers.
Arabic Letter Zah Letter Meaning
ظ (Arabic Letter ZAH) is a letter in the Arabic alphabet. In everyday usage, it appears as part of Arabic words and names, and its exact pronunciation depends on the surrounding letters and the word itself. Like many Arabic letters, ظ has a connected-script appearance: it can connect to neighboring letters when writing in standard Arabic typography. If you’re using it in a web or programming context, rely on its Unicode code point U+0638 to avoid font or encoding issues. The symbol’s primary “meaning” is therefore linguistic: it represents a specific Arabic letter rather than a standalone symbol concept.
Common uses
- •Typing Arabic words that contain the letter ظ
- •Using the character in names, labels, or proper nouns written in Arabic
- •Preparing multilingual UI text where Arabic spelling accuracy matters
- •Creating captions, signage text, or social posts that include ظ
- •Generating or validating Arabic text data using Unicode
Examples
ظ — Arabic Letter ZAH
- ظظاهرة
- ظظل
- ظظلم
- ظمظبوط
- ظوظيفة
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0638 | |
| HTML Entity | ظ | |
| HTML Code | ظ | |
| CSS | \0638 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1592 | |
| Decimal | 1592 |
How to type Arabic Letter Zah Letter (ظ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1592 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0638 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0638. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0638, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ظ 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 Zah letter mean?
ظ (Arabic Letter ZAH) is a letter in the Arabic alphabet. In everyday usage, it appears as part of Arabic words and names, and its exact pronunciation depends on the surrounding letters and the word itself. Like many Arabic letters, ظ has a connected-script appearance: it can connect to neighboring letters when writing in standard Arabic typography. If you’re using it in a web or programming context, rely on its Unicode code point U+0638 to avoid font or encoding issues. The symbol’s primary “meaning” is therefore linguistic: it represents a specific Arabic letter rather than a standalone symbol concept.
What is the Unicode code point for ظ?
ظ is U+0638 (Arabic Letter ZAH).
How can I copy ظ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ظ (HTML entity provided: ظ).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape formats for ظ?
CSS escape: \0638. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \u{0638}.
Does ظ connect to other letters in Arabic text?
Arabic letters generally connect depending on the neighboring characters; ظ behaves like a standard Arabic letter in connected Arabic script.