Arabic Vowel Sign Inverted Small V Above Letter
ٛ (U+065B) is an Arabic vowel sign that appears as an inverted small v above a letter.
U+065B
The symbol ٛ is an Arabic vowel sign used as a diacritic above a base character. It helps indicate vowel or pronunciation-related information in Arabic script. Use the copy options below if you need the exact Unicode character.
Arabic Vowel Sign Inverted Small V Above Letter Meaning
ٛ (Unicode U+065B) is categorized as an Arabic diacritic and appears visually as an inverted small “v” placed above the preceding letter. As an Arabic vowel sign, it is typically used in writing systems or text processing contexts where vowel marks are represented explicitly rather than implied by the main letters. Because it is a combining-style mark in Arabic typography, it should usually be placed immediately after the letter it modifies. When copying, ensure your font and renderer support the glyph so it displays correctly.
Common uses
- •Adding vowel markings to Arabic text in digital typesetting
- •Correctly displaying pronunciation cues in educational or linguistic content
- •Creating accurate sample text for fonts and diacritic rendering tests
- •Annotating Arabic strings in search, indexing, or normalization tasks
- •Copy/pasting the exact character for UI labels, forms, and content editing
Examples
ٛ Arabic Vowel Sign Inverted Small V Above
- ٛاٛ
- ٛبٛ
- ٛسٛ
- ٛمٛ
- ٛكٛ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+065B | |
| HTML Entity | ٛ | |
| HTML Code | ٛ | |
| CSS | \065B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1627 | |
| Decimal | 1627 |
How to type Arabic Vowel Sign Inverted Small V Above Letter (ٛ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1627 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 065B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 065B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 065b, 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 Vowel Sign Inverted Small V Above letter mean?
ٛ (Unicode U+065B) is categorized as an Arabic diacritic and appears visually as an inverted small “v” placed above the preceding letter. As an Arabic vowel sign, it is typically used in writing systems or text processing contexts where vowel marks are represented explicitly rather than implied by the main letters. Because it is a combining-style mark in Arabic typography, it should usually be placed immediately after the letter it modifies. When copying, ensure your font and renderer support the glyph so it displays correctly.
What character is ٛ?
ٛ is the Unicode character U+065B, named “ARABIC VOWEL SIGN INVERTED SMALL V ABOVE”.
How can I copy ٛ reliably?
You can copy the glyph directly from this page, or use the provided encodings like the HTML entity (ٛ) and escapes (\\065B / \\u{065B}).
Where should I place ٛ in text?
In typical usage, place it immediately after the base letter it modifies so it renders as a mark above that letter.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
Rendering depends on your font and text system support. If you see a missing box or misplacement, try a font or renderer that supports Arabic diacritics.