Cyrillic Capital Letter Schwa Letter
Ә is the Cyrillic capital letter Schwa, Unicode U+04D8, used in various Cyrillic-based alphabets.
U+04D8
Ә (Cyrillic Capital Letter Schwa) is a Unicode character used in Cyrillic writing. It’s commonly needed for labels, names, and text that uses specific Cyrillic alphabets. On this page you can copy the symbol and find reliable code-point and escape information.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Schwa Letter Meaning
Ә (U+04D8) is the Cyrillic capital letter called “Schwa” (Unicode name: CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER SCHWA). In practical use, it represents a specific vowel sound in languages and orthographies that include this letter. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it may not be interchangeable with visually similar letters from other alphabets. When typing or coding, using the correct character helps avoid spelling and display issues, especially in multilingual documents, user names, or system text that must match exactly.
Common uses
- •Writing names, places, and titles in Cyrillic-based languages that use Ә
- •Creating UI labels, buttons, and form fields that must match exact spelling
- •Publishing documents or subtitles that require correct Unicode characters
- •Building search indexes and tags where the exact letter matters
- •Programming and templating text where Unicode escapes must be accurate
Examples
Ә — Cyrillic Capital Letter Schwa
- ӘӘлия
- ӘӘлем
- ӘӘскери
- ӘӘнші
- ӘӘдет
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+04D8 | |
| HTML Entity | Ә | |
| HTML Code | Ә | |
| CSS | \04D8 |
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Capital Letter Schwa letter mean?
Ә (U+04D8) is the Cyrillic capital letter called “Schwa” (Unicode name: CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER SCHWA). In practical use, it represents a specific vowel sound in languages and orthographies that include this letter. Because it is a distinct Unicode character, it may not be interchangeable with visually similar letters from other alphabets. When typing or coding, using the correct character helps avoid spelling and display issues, especially in multilingual documents, user names, or system text that must match exactly.
What is the Unicode code point for Ә?
Ә has Unicode code point U+04D8.
How can I copy Ә reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (Ә) / escapes (\\04D8 or \\u{04D8}).
Is Ә the same as any Latin letter?
No. Ә is a Cyrillic letter, so it is distinct from similar-looking Latin characters and should not be substituted.
Where is the name “CYRILLIC CAPITAL LETTER SCHWA” used?
That is the official Unicode name. It helps confirm you’re working with the correct character in fonts, validation, and developer documentation.