Armenian Small Letter Sha Letter
շ is the Armenian small letter sha, represented by Unicode U+0577.
U+0577
The symbol “շ” is an Armenian lowercase letter used in modern writing. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/escape codes in web and app text.
Armenian Small Letter Sha Letter Meaning
“շ” (Armenian small letter sha) is a specific character in the Armenian alphabet. It is used as a distinct letter in Armenian words and text, where its exact sound and role depend on spelling and grammar. In typography, it is the lowercase form, so it differs from the corresponding uppercase character. When entering Armenian text in software, using the correct Unicode code point helps avoid incorrect substitutions or rendering issues—especially across platforms, fonts, and browsers.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Armenian text in documents and messaging
- •Designing Armenian-language typography in web layouts
- •Using Armenian letters in UI labels, forms, and product names
- •Transcribing names and words accurately in writing and subtitles
- •Programming or templating text using Unicode-safe escapes
Examples
շ — Armenian Small Letter Sha (U+0577)
- շբարև ձեզ, շ
- շԱյս գիրքը շ ունի
- շքաղաքը մոտ է շուկային
- շշարքը սկսվում է հիմա
- շԱսա՛, շ ճիշտ է
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0577 | |
| HTML Entity | շ | |
| HTML Code | շ | |
| CSS | \0577 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1399 | |
| Decimal | 1399 |
How to type Armenian Small Letter Sha Letter (շ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1399 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0577 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0577. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0577, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy շ 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 Sha letter mean?
“շ” (Armenian small letter sha) is a specific character in the Armenian alphabet. It is used as a distinct letter in Armenian words and text, where its exact sound and role depend on spelling and grammar. In typography, it is the lowercase form, so it differs from the corresponding uppercase character. When entering Armenian text in software, using the correct Unicode code point helps avoid incorrect substitutions or rendering issues—especially across platforms, fonts, and browsers.
What is the Unicode for “շ”?
“շ” is Unicode U+0577 (ARMENIAN SMALL LETTER SHA).
How can I copy “շ” for web use?
You can copy the character directly (շ) or use the HTML entity շ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this character?
CSS escape: \\0577. JavaScript escape: \\u{0577}.
Is “շ” lowercase or uppercase?
“շ” is the Armenian lowercase letter (small letter).