Cyrillic Capital Letter Barred O Letter
Ө is a Cyrillic capital letter (Unicode U+04E8) used in languages that use Cyrillic alphabets.
U+04E8
Ө is the Cyrillic capital letter barred O. It corresponds to Unicode code point U+04E8, so it should display reliably in modern fonts. Use the copy options below for quick pasting in text, design, and code.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Barred O Letter Meaning
Ө (Cyrillic capital letter barred O, Unicode U+04E8) is a specific letter character from Cyrillic. Like many Cyrillic letters, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it represents a distinct sound in alphabets that use this letter. Because it is not the same as the Latin O or the plain Cyrillic O, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid spelling errors and rendering issues. You may encounter it in names, place names, and standard text for languages that include this letter in their orthography. When writing or programming, prefer the exact Unicode character (or its escapes) to ensure consistent results across systems.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Cyrillic text that requires the barred O letter
- •Copy/pasting correct uppercase characters for names and place names
- •Designing logos, banners, or typography samples that include Cyrillic characters
- •Creating subtitles, captions, or social posts that must preserve exact spelling
- •Rendering correct characters in software via Unicode-safe input and escapes
Examples
Ө (Cyrillic Capital Letter Barred O)
- ӨӨмір — example text with Ө at the start
- ӨАстанадағы Өзен — example with Ө in a word
- ӨӨркен — example word using Ө
- ӨСәлем, Өскен! — greeting including Ө
- ӨТіл: Ө — short label using Ө
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+04E8 | |
| HTML Entity | Ө | |
| HTML Code | Ө | |
| CSS | \04E8 |
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Capital Letter Barred O letter mean?
Ө (Cyrillic capital letter barred O, Unicode U+04E8) is a specific letter character from Cyrillic. Like many Cyrillic letters, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it represents a distinct sound in alphabets that use this letter. Because it is not the same as the Latin O or the plain Cyrillic O, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid spelling errors and rendering issues. You may encounter it in names, place names, and standard text for languages that include this letter in their orthography. When writing or programming, prefer the exact Unicode character (or its escapes) to ensure consistent results across systems.
What Unicode character is Ө?
Ө is Cyrillic Capital Letter Barred O with Unicode code point U+04E8.
How can I copy Ө quickly?
Copy the character shown on this page (Ө). You can also use the HTML entity Ө or Unicode escapes like \\04E8 or \\u{04E8} in code.
Does Ө look like the Latin letter O?
It may look similar, but it is a different character. Use Ө specifically to avoid incorrect spelling and mismatched character codes.
Will it display correctly on my device?
On modern systems with appropriate fonts, it should render correctly. If you see a missing-glyph box, try a different font that supports Cyrillic.