Cyrillic Capital Letter E Letter
Э is the Cyrillic capital letter E, used in Russian and other Cyrillic-script languages.
U+042D
Э (Unicode U+042D) is the Cyrillic capital letter E. You can copy it directly or use standard Unicode escapes in code and markup.
Cyrillic Capital Letter E Letter Meaning
Э is a Cyrillic uppercase letter, officially named “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER E” (Unicode code point U+042D). In Cyrillic writing, it represents the sound associated with the Russian letter Э and can also appear in other languages that use Cyrillic alphabets. It is commonly used for the first letter of words, proper nouns, abbreviations, and titles where capitalization rules apply. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not a Latin or Greek lookalike), using the correct character helps avoid text-rendering issues and maintains correct spelling and encoding across devices, fonts, and programming environments.
Common uses
- •Writing Russian and other Cyrillic-script words in uppercase form
- •Branding and title text where capitalization is required
- •Proper nouns (people, places, organizations) that start with Э
- •User interface labels and headings in Cyrillic language settings
- •Programming, templates, and data fields that must preserve exact Unicode characters
Examples
Э — Cyrillic Capital Letter E
- ЭЭТО
- ЭЭКСПОРТ
- ЭЭЛИТА
- ЭЭНЕРГИЯ
- ЭЭРМИТАЖ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+042D | |
| HTML Entity | Э | |
| HTML Code | Э | |
| CSS | \042D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1069 | |
| Decimal | 1069 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter E Letter (Э)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1069 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 042D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 042D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 042d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Э 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 Cyrillic Capital Letter E letter mean?
Э is a Cyrillic uppercase letter, officially named “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER E” (Unicode code point U+042D). In Cyrillic writing, it represents the sound associated with the Russian letter Э and can also appear in other languages that use Cyrillic alphabets. It is commonly used for the first letter of words, proper nouns, abbreviations, and titles where capitalization rules apply. Because it is a distinct Unicode character (not a Latin or Greek lookalike), using the correct character helps avoid text-rendering issues and maintains correct spelling and encoding across devices, fonts, and programming environments.
What Unicode character is Э?
Э is the character named “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER E” with Unicode code point U+042D.
How do I copy Э for use in websites or documents?
You can copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity Э.
What is the correct escape sequence in CSS or programming languages?
CSS escape: \\042D. JavaScript (Unicode code point) escape: \\u{042D}.
Is Э the same as a Latin or Greek letter?
No. Э is a distinct Cyrillic uppercase letter, so you should use U+042D to ensure correct spelling and rendering.