Arabic Small High Zain Letter
ؗ is the Arabic small high zain character used as a diacritic-like mark in Arabic script.
U+0617
ؗ is an Arabic Unicode character named Arabic Small High Zain (U+0617). It appears in Arabic text and typesetting as a small, high-position mark. Use it for accurate copying in writing, fonts, and developer text handling.
Arabic Small High Zain Letter Meaning
Arabic Small High Zain (ؗ, U+0617) is a letter/mark in the Arabic Unicode block. The name indicates a “small” form placed “high,” which is how it functions visually within Arabic script when used as a character in text. In practice, you’ll most often encounter it while working with Arabic text data, orthography, or rendering where this exact code point is required. Because it is a specific Unicode character, the most important meaning for users is its precise identity: copy the symbol exactly (or use its code point) to ensure consistent display across systems and tools.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting exact Arabic text that includes this code point
- •Correct rendering of Arabic script in word processors and publishing tools
- •Testing font support and shaping behavior for U+0617
- •Developer use in HTML/CSS/JS strings where the exact Unicode character matters
- •Preparing accurate subtitles, captions, or UI strings with Arabic diacritic-like marks
Examples
ؗ Arabic Small High Zain
- ؗؗ
- ؗtestؗarabic
- ؗحرفؗu+0617
- ؗarabic-mark: ؗ
- ؗاستخدام ؗ في النص
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0617 | |
| HTML Entity | ؗ | |
| HTML Code | ؗ | |
| CSS | \0617 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1559 | |
| Decimal | 1559 |
How to type Arabic Small High Zain Letter (ؗ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1559 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0617 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0617. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0617, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ؗ 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 Small High Zain letter mean?
Arabic Small High Zain (ؗ, U+0617) is a letter/mark in the Arabic Unicode block. The name indicates a “small” form placed “high,” which is how it functions visually within Arabic script when used as a character in text. In practice, you’ll most often encounter it while working with Arabic text data, orthography, or rendering where this exact code point is required. Because it is a specific Unicode character, the most important meaning for users is its precise identity: copy the symbol exactly (or use its code point) to ensure consistent display across systems and tools.
What is the Unicode code point for ؗ?
ؗ is Unicode U+0617, named “ARABIC SMALL HIGH ZAIN”.
How can I copy ؗ into HTML?
Use the entity ؗ (or insert the literal character ؗ).
What JavaScript escape can I use for this character?
Use \\u{0617} in JavaScript with Unicode code point escapes.
Is ؗ the same as the Arabic letter Zain?
No. ؗ is “Arabic Small High Zain” (U+0617), which is a distinct character from the regular Arabic letter.