Armenian Capital Letter Zhe Letter
Ժ is the Armenian capital letter Zhe used in Armenian text and proper nouns.
U+053A
Ժ (Unicode U+053A) is an Armenian capital letter. It’s used directly in Armenian words, names, and labels. Below you can copy it and find reliable Unicode/escape details.
Armenian Capital Letter Zhe Letter Meaning
Ժ is the Armenian capital letter Zhe, represented by the Unicode code point U+053A. Like other Armenian letters, it belongs to the Armenian writing system and is used to spell Armenian words correctly. You’ll typically see it in proper nouns (such as personal or place names), as well as in general Armenian text where the “Zhe” sound/letter is required by spelling. Because it has a specific Unicode assignment, it’s the correct character to use when you need accurate Armenian typography instead of visually similar letters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Typing Armenian text for emails, notes, or documents
- •Writing Armenian names in profiles and forms
- •Using the correct character in UI labels and headings
- •Creating searchable content where spelling matters (Unicode-correct text)
- •Designing Armenian typography for posters, covers, or signage
Examples
Ժ — Armenian Capital Letter Zhe (U+053A)
- ԺԺամանակ
- ԺԺողովուրդ
- ԺԺանна
- ԺԵրևան-Ժամ
- ԺԳործընկերոջ անուն՝ Ժ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+053A | |
| HTML Entity | Ժ | |
| HTML Code | Ժ | |
| CSS | \053A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1338 | |
| Decimal | 1338 |
How to type Armenian Capital Letter Zhe Letter (Ժ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1338 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 053A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 053A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 053a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ժ 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 Armenian Capital Letter Zhe letter mean?
Ժ is the Armenian capital letter Zhe, represented by the Unicode code point U+053A. Like other Armenian letters, it belongs to the Armenian writing system and is used to spell Armenian words correctly. You’ll typically see it in proper nouns (such as personal or place names), as well as in general Armenian text where the “Zhe” sound/letter is required by spelling. Because it has a specific Unicode assignment, it’s the correct character to use when you need accurate Armenian typography instead of visually similar letters from other scripts.
What Unicode character is Ժ?
Ժ is the Armenian Capital Letter Zhe with Unicode code point U+053A.
How can I copy Ժ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (Ժ). For code, you can also use the provided escapes like \\u{053A} or \\053A.
Which HTML entity corresponds to Ժ?
The provided HTML entity for Ժ is Ժ.
Is Ժ the same as a Latin Z?
No. Ժ is an Armenian letter (U+053A). It’s not the same as Latin Z, even if they can look similar in some fonts.