Armenian Small Letter Ayb Letter
ա is the Armenian lowercase letter ayb (U+0561) used in Armenian words and text.
U+0561
This page helps you copy and correctly use the Armenian small letter ayb: ա. You’ll find its Unicode details plus practical examples for web, design, and writing. Use the provided escapes if you need to insert it in code.
Armenian Small Letter Ayb Letter Meaning
Armenian small letter ayb (ա) is a standard lowercase letter in the Armenian alphabet. It is used to write Armenian words in ordinary text, and it often corresponds to the first letter’s lowercase form in contexts where case matters. Like other letters, its meaning is defined by the language and the word it appears in, rather than by a standalone symbolic interpretation. When you type or render Armenian text, using the correct character U+0561 helps ensure consistent spelling, searching, and typography across devices and platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Armenian text in emails, notes, and documents
- •Web content and UI labels that include Armenian language support
- •Typography and graphic design elements that require accurate Armenian letters
- •Programming, templating, and form inputs where you must render Unicode characters correctly
- •Social media posts or usernames written in Armenian
Examples
ա (Armenian small letter ayb)
- աայս օրն լավ է
- ակարդացի նոր գիրքը
- ամայրենի լեզու
- աառավոտյան սկսվեց
- աողջույններ բոլորին
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0561 | |
| HTML Entity | ա | |
| HTML Code | ա | |
| CSS | \0561 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1377 | |
| Decimal | 1377 |
How to type Armenian Small Letter Ayb Letter (ա)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1377 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0561 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0561. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0561, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ա 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 Small Letter Ayb letter mean?
Armenian small letter ayb (ա) is a standard lowercase letter in the Armenian alphabet. It is used to write Armenian words in ordinary text, and it often corresponds to the first letter’s lowercase form in contexts where case matters. Like other letters, its meaning is defined by the language and the word it appears in, rather than by a standalone symbolic interpretation. When you type or render Armenian text, using the correct character U+0561 helps ensure consistent spelling, searching, and typography across devices and platforms.
What Unicode character is “ա”?
“ա” is ARMENIAN SMALL LETTER AYB with Unicode code point U+0561.
How do I copy it for HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ա or copy the character directly: ա.
What CSS escape can I use for this character?
Use CSS escape \\0561.
How do I include it in JavaScript?
You can use the escape \\u{0561} in JavaScript strings.