Cyrillic Small Letter A With Diaeresis Letter
ӓ is a Cyrillic small letter “a” with diaeresis, encoded as Unicode U+04D3.
U+04D3
ӓ is a specific Cyrillic character used in languages and transliteration systems that require an “a” with diaeresis. It’s useful for accurate spelling, typography, and correct text encoding. Copy it directly or use the provided Unicode code point in your software.
Cyrillic Small Letter A With Diaeresis Letter Meaning
ӓ (Unicode U+04D3) is the Cyrillic small letter “a” modified with diaeresis (the two dots). In practice, it represents a distinct letter form rather than a generic “a”. You may encounter it in texts written in Cyrillic-based alphabets where the diaeresis distinguishes pronunciation or a particular orthographic requirement. When preparing content, using the correct character matters for searching, sorting, and font rendering. For developers, using the exact Unicode code point helps avoid mismatches like using plain “a” instead of ӓ.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Cyrillic text that specifically requires ӓ
- •Creating accurate subtitles, captions, or UI labels in Cyrillic
- •Transcribing names or terms that use the diaeresis letter form
- •Preparing searchable documents where the exact character must match
- •Implementing correct Unicode characters in web or app localization
Examples
ӓ | Cyrillic small letter a with diaeresis
- ӓӓто
- ӓсӓмпл
- ӓмӓсто
- ӓӓлита
- ӓуӓс
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+04D3 | |
| HTML Entity | ӓ | |
| HTML Code | ӓ | |
| CSS | \04D3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1235 | |
| Decimal | 1235 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter A With Diaeresis Letter (ӓ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1235 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 04D3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 04D3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 04d3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ӓ 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 is the Unicode for ӓ?
ӓ is Unicode code point U+04D3.
How can I copy ӓ into my project?
Copy the character directly (ӓ). You can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity ӓ, CSS \\04D3, or JavaScript \\u{04D3}.
What does the diaeresis mean in this Cyrillic letter?
In this character, the diaeresis is part of the letter’s identity. It distinguishes ӓ from a plain Cyrillic “a” in the relevant writing system or orthography.
Why does it matter to use the exact character instead of “a”?
Using the exact character ensures correct spelling, proper matching in search, and consistent rendering. Replacing ӓ with a plain “a” can change the meaning or cause text mismatches.