Cyrillic Capital Letter Ka With Descender Letter
Қ is a Cyrillic capital letter (U+049A), used in languages that use the Cyrillic script.
U+049A
Қ is a Cyrillic capital character known as “Ka with Descender.” It’s commonly encountered in text written with Cyrillic alphabets and is useful for accurate digital typography. Below you’ll find the exact code point and copy-friendly options.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Ka With Descender Letter Meaning
Қ (U+049A) is the Cyrillic capital letter “Ka with Descender.” As part of the Cyrillic script, it represents a specific letter shape used in languages that use Cyrillic alphabets (for example, in Central Asian writing systems). Visually, it looks like a “Ka” form with a descender, distinguishing it from similar letters such as the standard “Ka” without a descender. In digital text, the key practical detail is using the correct Unicode character so spelling, search matching, and font rendering work properly.
Common uses
- •Typing or correcting Cyrillic text in documents and forms
- •Creating accurate UI labels for apps that support Cyrillic languages
- •Entering proper names and place names that use Қ
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or social posts in Cyrillic-based writing
- •Implementing internationalization and character validation in software
Examples
Қ — Cyrillic Capital Letter Ka with Descender
- ҚҚала
- ҚҚайрат
- ҚҚазақстан
- ҚҚұжат
- ҚҚонақ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+049A | |
| HTML Entity | Қ | |
| HTML Code | Қ | |
| CSS | \049A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1178 | |
| Decimal | 1178 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Ka With Descender Letter (Қ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1178 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 049A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 049A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 049a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Қ 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 Ka With Descender letter mean?
Қ (U+049A) is the Cyrillic capital letter “Ka with Descender.” As part of the Cyrillic script, it represents a specific letter shape used in languages that use Cyrillic alphabets (for example, in Central Asian writing systems). Visually, it looks like a “Ka” form with a descender, distinguishing it from similar letters such as the standard “Ka” without a descender. In digital text, the key practical detail is using the correct Unicode character so spelling, search matching, and font rendering work properly.
What is the Unicode code point for Қ?
Қ is U+049A.
How do I write Қ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Қ
What CSS escape can I use for Қ?
Use: \\049A
How do I insert Қ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{049A}