Cyrillic Capital Letter Sha Letter
Ш is the Cyrillic capital letter Sha, used in Russian and other Cyrillic-based writing systems.
U+0428
The symbol Ш is a Cyrillic capital letter (Unicode U+0428). It appears in many Cyrillic languages and is commonly used in real text such as names, words, and titles. Use the copy options below or the provided code escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Cyrillic Capital Letter Sha Letter Meaning
Ш (U+0428) is the Cyrillic capital letter Sha. It corresponds to the “sh” sound used in many Cyrillic languages, and it functions as a normal alphabet letter in spelling and typography. Because it is a standard Unicode character, it can be reliably copied and displayed across modern software that supports Cyrillic text. In practice, Ш is often seen at the start of words (capitalized forms) and in proper nouns such as names and places. When you need this exact character for writing, design mockups, or programming text, use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid look-alike issues.
Common uses
- •Writing Cyrillic text in Russian and other Cyrillic-based languages
- •Capitalizing words that start with “sh” sound (e.g., proper nouns and titles)
- •Designing logos, headings, and typography samples that include Cyrillic letters
- •Localizing UI text and translations for Cyrillic-language users
- •Using the character in usernames, handles, and short phrases
Examples
Ш — Cyrillic Capital Letter Sha
- ШШкола начинается утром.
- ШОна живёт в Шанхае.
- ШШура любит музыку.
- ШШесть — это число.
- ШСмотри: Ш!
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0428 | |
| HTML Entity | Ш | |
| HTML Code | Ш | |
| CSS | \0428 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1064 | |
| Decimal | 1064 |
How to type Cyrillic Capital Letter Sha Letter (Ш)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1064 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0428 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0428. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0428, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ш 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 Sha letter mean?
Ш (U+0428) is the Cyrillic capital letter Sha. It corresponds to the “sh” sound used in many Cyrillic languages, and it functions as a normal alphabet letter in spelling and typography. Because it is a standard Unicode character, it can be reliably copied and displayed across modern software that supports Cyrillic text. In practice, Ш is often seen at the start of words (capitalized forms) and in proper nouns such as names and places. When you need this exact character for writing, design mockups, or programming text, use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid look-alike issues.
What Unicode character is Ш?
Ш is Cyrillic Capital Letter Sha with Unicode code point U+0428.
How can I copy Ш into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: Ш.
What CSS escape represents Ш?
In CSS, use \\0428 (backslash followed by 0428).
How do I use Ш in JavaScript?
You can use the Unicode escape \\u{0428} in JavaScript (in a string).