Arabic Letter Zain Letter
ز is the Arabic letter زain, represented by U+0632 and commonly used in Arabic writing.
U+0632
The symbol ز is known as the Arabic Letter Zain. It has the Unicode code point U+0632, so it can be copied consistently across platforms. Below you’ll find practical ways to use and represent it in text and code.
Arabic Letter Zain Letter Meaning
ز (Arabic Letter Zain) is one of the standard letters used in the Arabic alphabet. In everyday writing, it appears as part of many words and names, where its sound depends on surrounding letters and the specific word. Zain is typically encoded as Unicode U+0632 (HTML entity: ز). For digital work—design, typography, forms, or content creation—this letter is important because it must be represented by the correct Unicode character to display properly in Arabic scripts. When copying, make sure you paste the actual character (ز), not a visually similar symbol from another script.
Common uses
- •Typing Arabic names and words that include the letter ز
- •UI labels and form fields in Arabic-language websites
- •Publishing Arabic text in social media posts and articles
- •Programming text content that must render correctly in Arabic
- •Designing logos, posters, and typography layouts with Arabic letters
Examples
ز — Arabic Letter Zain (U+0632)
- ززهران
- ززمن
- زأزرق
- زعَزِيز
- ززيت
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0632 | |
| HTML Entity | ز | |
| HTML Code | ز | |
| CSS | \0632 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1586 | |
| Decimal | 1586 |
How to type Arabic Letter Zain Letter (ز)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1586 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0632 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0632. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0632, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ز 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 Zain letter mean?
ز (Arabic Letter Zain) is one of the standard letters used in the Arabic alphabet. In everyday writing, it appears as part of many words and names, where its sound depends on surrounding letters and the specific word. Zain is typically encoded as Unicode U+0632 (HTML entity: ز). For digital work—design, typography, forms, or content creation—this letter is important because it must be represented by the correct Unicode character to display properly in Arabic scripts. When copying, make sure you paste the actual character (ز), not a visually similar symbol from another script.
What Unicode character is ز?
ز is the Arabic Letter Zain with Unicode code point U+0632.
How do I copy ز into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ز.
What is the CSS escape for ز?
Use: \\0632.
What is the JavaScript escape for ز?
Use: \\u{0632}.