Arabic Zwarakay Letter
ٙ (Arabic Zwarakay) is an Arabic diacritic used to add specific pronunciation or reading detail.
U+0659
ٙ is known in Unicode as ARABIC ZWARAKAY. It’s a diacritic character, often used alongside other Arabic marks in text. Use it by copying the symbol directly or using its Unicode escapes.
Arabic Zwarakay Letter Meaning
ٙ is the Unicode character named ARABIC ZWARAKAY (U+0659). As a diacritic in Arabic script, it’s typically used to modify how surrounding letters are read or pronounced. In practice, it appears in specialized Arabic text where accurate marking of reading or pronunciation is required. Because diacritics are dependent on context and font rendering, the exact visual result can vary by typeface and browser. When composing text, pair it with the appropriate base letter and test the output in the fonts you intend to use.
Common uses
- •Adding precise diacritics in Arabic language content or notes
- •Marking pronunciation detail in educational materials
- •Transcribing text with accurate reading marks for transcription projects
- •Using in specialized Arabic typography where diacritics must be preserved
- •Including in digital manuscripts, catalogs, or datasets of marked Arabic text
Examples
ٙ Arabic Zwarakay (U+0659) - Copy & Info
- ٙاٙ رَحْمَة
- ٙبِسْمِ ٙ اللَّه
- ٙكَتَبَ ٙ السَّلام
- ٙنَطَقَ ٙ بِالنُّطْق
- ٙمَشْرُوعٌ ٙ مُعَلَّم
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0659 | |
| HTML Entity | ٙ | |
| HTML Code | ٙ | |
| CSS | \0659 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1625 | |
| Decimal | 1625 |
How to type Arabic Zwarakay Letter (ٙ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1625 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0659 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0659. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0659, 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 Zwarakay letter mean?
ٙ is the Unicode character named ARABIC ZWARAKAY (U+0659). As a diacritic in Arabic script, it’s typically used to modify how surrounding letters are read or pronounced. In practice, it appears in specialized Arabic text where accurate marking of reading or pronunciation is required. Because diacritics are dependent on context and font rendering, the exact visual result can vary by typeface and browser. When composing text, pair it with the appropriate base letter and test the output in the fonts you intend to use.
What is the Unicode code point for ٙ?
The symbol ٙ is U+0659 (Unicode name: ARABIC ZWARAKAY).
How can I include ٙ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ٙ.
What escape sequences can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0659. JavaScript escape: \\u{0659}.
Does ٙ always look the same in every font?
No. As a diacritic, its appearance can vary depending on the font and rendering support.