Arabic Maddah Above Letter
Arabic Maddah Above (ٓ, U+0653) is a combining mark used in Arabic script to indicate a specific vowel-like lengthening sound.
U+0653
ٓ is the Arabic Maddah Above character, Unicode U+0653. It is used as a combining mark, so it typically appears above another letter. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text, web, and design contexts.
Arabic Maddah Above Letter Meaning
Arabic Maddah Above (ٓ) is a combining mark placed above an Arabic letter. As part of Arabic orthography, it helps represent a long vowel sound by adding a specific diacritic above the base character. Because it is a combining character, it generally should be written immediately after the letter it modifies; otherwise, its position may look odd or attach to the wrong character. In fonts that support Arabic combining marks, it will render above the intended letter. When copying from websites or entering text in software, using the correct Unicode character (U+0653) helps preserve the intended Arabic diacritic behavior.
Common uses
- •Typing fully diacritized Arabic text for clarity and correct pronunciation
- •Adding religious or literary vocalization in printed or digital copies
- •Marking long vowels in educational materials and language-learning content
- •Presenting accurate Arabic forms in subtitles, captions, or transcription
- •Rendering Arabic text in web and design tools that support Unicode diacritics
Examples
ٓ Arabic Maddah Above
- ٓآ
- ٓيٓ
- ٓوٓ
- ٓمٓ
- ٓرٓ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0653 | |
| HTML Entity | ٓ | |
| HTML Code | ٓ | |
| CSS | \0653 |
FAQ
What does the Arabic Maddah Above letter mean?
Arabic Maddah Above (ٓ) is a combining mark placed above an Arabic letter. As part of Arabic orthography, it helps represent a long vowel sound by adding a specific diacritic above the base character. Because it is a combining character, it generally should be written immediately after the letter it modifies; otherwise, its position may look odd or attach to the wrong character. In fonts that support Arabic combining marks, it will render above the intended letter. When copying from websites or entering text in software, using the correct Unicode character (U+0653) helps preserve the intended Arabic diacritic behavior.
Is this character a standalone letter or a diacritic?
It is a diacritic/combining mark (Arabic Maddah Above). It is typically used after a base Arabic letter, and it will render above that letter when supported.
What is the Unicode code point for the Arabic Maddah Above?
The Unicode code point is U+0653.
How do I copy it correctly for web and programming?
Copy the symbol directly (ٓ). For programmatic input, you can also use the CSS escape \\0653 or the JavaScript escape \\u{0653} as provided on this page.
Why does the mark sometimes appear in the wrong place?
Most commonly, it’s because the combining mark is not placed immediately after the letter it modifies, or the font/rendering engine doesn’t support Arabic combining diacritics well.