Armenian Small Letter Za Letter
զ is the Armenian small letter Za (U+0566), used in writing Armenian words and names.
U+0566
զ is a lowercase Armenian letter used as part of the standard Armenian alphabet. If you’re writing in Armenian or handling Armenian text, this character helps ensure correct spelling and display. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Armenian Small Letter Za Letter Meaning
զ is the Armenian small letter “Za” from the Armenian alphabet (Unicode U+0566). Like other letters, its meaning is primarily determined by the Armenian word it appears in, rather than by a standalone symbol meaning. You’ll typically encounter it inside everyday Armenian words, personal names, and place names. For digital text, using the correct character matters for search, proper typography, and accurate rendering across fonts and platforms. When working with Armenian content, prefer this exact character over visually similar Latin or Cyrillic letters to avoid incorrect spelling and encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Armenian text in emails, documents, and comments
- •Writing Armenian names (people, organizations, and locations) in bios and profiles
- •Labeling UI text or headings in Armenian-localized websites and apps
- •Preparing captions, subtitles, and transcripts for Armenian media
- •Using the character in digital typography, branding prototypes, and design mockups
Examples
զ — Armenian Small Letter Za (U+0566)
- զհայկական զրույց
- զզանգը հնչեց
- զԵրևան զարդարում
- զնախարար զեկույց
- զԱնի զարմացավ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0566 | |
| HTML Entity | զ | |
| HTML Code | զ | |
| CSS | \0566 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1382 | |
| Decimal | 1382 |
How to type Armenian Small Letter Za Letter (զ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1382 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0566 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0566. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0566, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy զ 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 Za letter mean?
զ is the Armenian small letter “Za” from the Armenian alphabet (Unicode U+0566). Like other letters, its meaning is primarily determined by the Armenian word it appears in, rather than by a standalone symbol meaning. You’ll typically encounter it inside everyday Armenian words, personal names, and place names. For digital text, using the correct character matters for search, proper typography, and accurate rendering across fonts and platforms. When working with Armenian content, prefer this exact character over visually similar Latin or Cyrillic letters to avoid incorrect spelling and encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for զ?
The Unicode code point for զ is U+0566.
How do I write զ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: զ
How do I use զ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \\0566
How do I use զ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape form: \\u{0566}