Cyrillic Small Letter Be Letter
б is the Cyrillic small letter be, used in many Russian and related Cyrillic writing systems.
U+0431
The symbol б is a Cyrillic lowercase letter used as part of standard alphabets in languages that write with Cyrillic. It can be copied directly or inserted using common character escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Cyrillic Small Letter Be Letter Meaning
б (Cyrillic small letter be) is a lowercase letter in the Cyrillic script. Its Unicode code point is U+0431, and it appears in everyday text across languages that use Cyrillic. Visually, it may look like a Latin “b” to readers who aren’t familiar with Cyrillic, so context matters when mixing alphabets. In practical terms, this character is used for writing words correctly in Cyrillic, formatting names and place names, and ensuring accurate text encoding in documents and apps. When you need the exact character, copy it directly or use the provided escapes to avoid mismatched glyphs.
Common uses
- •Writing Russian and other Cyrillic-based words that include the letter б
- •Entering names, surnames, and place names in Cyrillic for forms and profiles
- •Typing UI text or labels in Cyrillic for apps and websites
- •Creating searchable text strings for localization and content management
- •Using correct Unicode characters when validating or cleaning text data
Examples
б — Cyrillic small letter be (U+0431)
- ббрат
- ббилет
- бгород
- бработа
- бденьги
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0431 | |
| HTML Entity | б | |
| HTML Code | б | |
| CSS | \0431 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1073 | |
| Decimal | 1073 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Be Letter (б)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1073 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0431 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0431. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0431, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy б 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 Be letter mean?
б (Cyrillic small letter be) is a lowercase letter in the Cyrillic script. Its Unicode code point is U+0431, and it appears in everyday text across languages that use Cyrillic. Visually, it may look like a Latin “b” to readers who aren’t familiar with Cyrillic, so context matters when mixing alphabets. In practical terms, this character is used for writing words correctly in Cyrillic, formatting names and place names, and ensuring accurate text encoding in documents and apps. When you need the exact character, copy it directly or use the provided escapes to avoid mismatched glyphs.
What Unicode character is б?
б is the Cyrillic small letter be with Unicode code point U+0431.
How can I copy the character б?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also insert it using HTML б or CSS \\0431, or JavaScript \\u{0431}.
Is б the same as the Latin letter b?
They look similar, but б is a Cyrillic character (U+0431) and not the Latin letter b. For correct text and encoding, use the exact intended Unicode character.
Where is б commonly used?
It’s used in Cyrillic writing, most notably in Russian and other languages that use Cyrillic alphabets.