Armenian Small Ligature Ech Yiwn Letter
“և” is the Armenian small ligature ech yiwn, used in Armenian writing.
U+0587
“և” is a specific Armenian character with the Unicode code point U+0587. It appears as a small ligature form in the Armenian script. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it correctly in documents, web text, and software.
Armenian Small Ligature Ech Yiwn Letter Meaning
“և” (Unicode U+0587, Armenian small ligature ech yiwn) is an Armenian script character represented as a ligature form. In practice, it is used as part of the standard spelling and typography of Armenian text, rather than as a standalone punctuation mark. Depending on the word, it contributes to the correct written form and visual flow of Armenian. If you’re typing Armenian, formatting a document, or displaying text on a website, using the correct Unicode character (not a lookalike) ensures the text renders correctly and remains searchable and selectable.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Armenian text in documents and emails
- •Designing Armenian typography in layout and publishing software
- •Rendering Armenian UI labels and text in apps and websites
- •Preparing content for social media that must match correct Armenian spelling
- •Using the character in programming and templates for correct Unicode output
Examples
և (Armenian small ligature ech yiwn)
- ևԲարև, ինչպես ես? և շատ շնորհակալ եմ։
- ևՆա ասաց, որ կգա այսօր, և բոլորս սպասեցինք։
- ևԳիրքը գրված է ժամանակակից հայերենով և հեշտ է կարդալ։
- ևՄենք միասին քայլեցինք այգում և զրուցեցինք։
- ևԽնդրում եմ ավելացրեք փաստաթուղթը և հաստատեք փոփոխությունները։
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0587 | |
| HTML Entity | և | |
| HTML Code | և | |
| CSS | \0587 |
FAQ
What does the Armenian Small Ligature Ech Yiwn letter mean?
“և” (Unicode U+0587, Armenian small ligature ech yiwn) is an Armenian script character represented as a ligature form. In practice, it is used as part of the standard spelling and typography of Armenian text, rather than as a standalone punctuation mark. Depending on the word, it contributes to the correct written form and visual flow of Armenian. If you’re typing Armenian, formatting a document, or displaying text on a website, using the correct Unicode character (not a lookalike) ensures the text renders correctly and remains searchable and selectable.
What is the Unicode code point for “և”?
“և” has Unicode code point U+0587.
How can I copy “և” reliably on the web?
Copy the character directly as “և”, or use the HTML entity և or the escape form \\u{0587} in JavaScript.
Is “և” the same as a lookalike like “v” or “&”?
No. “և” is an Armenian-specific character. Use U+0587 to avoid rendering or spelling issues.
Where is this symbol used?
It’s used in Armenian writing where the small ligature ech yiwn character appears as part of correct spelling and typography.