Cyrillic Small Letter A Letter
The Cyrillic small letter а is a lowercase “a” used in many Cyrillic-based languages.
U+0430
The symbol “а” is the Cyrillic small letter a, not the Latin lowercase a. It has its own Unicode code point (U+0430), so it’s important for correct text rendering and data entry.
Cyrillic Small Letter A Letter Meaning
“а” (U+0430) is the Cyrillic small letter a. It is used in languages that write with the Cyrillic script, where it functions as a lowercase vowel corresponding to the “a” sound (language-specific pronunciation may vary). Because it looks similar to the Latin letter “a”, mixing the two can cause problems in search, programming, and form validation. When you need the exact Cyrillic character, copy it directly from this page or use the provided HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escape sequences to ensure consistent encoding.
Common uses
- •Typing or displaying Cyrillic text in messages, captions, and UI labels
- •Writing names and words correctly in Cyrillic-based languages
- •Ensuring exact character matching in search queries and database fields
- •Using the correct Unicode character in programming strings and templates
- •Design and typography tasks where Cyrillic characters must be distinct
Examples
а — Cyrillic small letter a (U+0430)
- апривет
- амама
- ааэропорт
- аэта строка на русском
- азадача: а, б, в
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0430 | |
| HTML Entity | а | |
| HTML Code | а | |
| CSS | \0430 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1072 | |
| Decimal | 1072 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter A Letter (а)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1072 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0430 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0430. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0430, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy а 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 Small Letter A letter mean?
“а” (U+0430) is the Cyrillic small letter a. It is used in languages that write with the Cyrillic script, where it functions as a lowercase vowel corresponding to the “a” sound (language-specific pronunciation may vary). Because it looks similar to the Latin letter “a”, mixing the two can cause problems in search, programming, and form validation. When you need the exact Cyrillic character, copy it directly from this page or use the provided HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escape sequences to ensure consistent encoding.
Is “а” the same as the Latin “a”?
No. “а” is the Cyrillic small letter a (U+0430). It only looks similar to the Latin lowercase a.
What is the Unicode code point for “а”?
The Unicode code point for “а” is U+0430.
How can I insert “а” in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: а.
How do I represent “а” in JavaScript or CSS?
JavaScript: \\u{0430}. CSS: \\0430.