Cyrillic Small Letter El Letter
л is the Cyrillic small letter El, used in many Cyrillic-based writing systems.
U+043B
The character “л” is a Cyrillic lowercase letter. It has a specific Unicode identity (U+043B), making it reliable for digital text, forms, and programming.
Cyrillic Small Letter El Letter Meaning
“л” (Cyrillic Small Letter El) is a lowercase letter from the Cyrillic script. In writing systems that use Cyrillic, it represents the “l”-type sound (often transliterated as “l”), though exact pronunciation can vary by language. Because it is a standard Unicode character, it’s commonly used in names, everyday words, signage text, and digital content that includes Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and other Cyrillic-using languages. This symbol typically has no special symbolic meaning outside its role as a letter in the alphabet.
Common uses
- •Typing and proofreading Cyrillic text in documents and chat
- •Correct rendering of names and addresses that contain “л”
- •Using “л” in web content that mixes Latin and Cyrillic characters
- •Programming and data entry where Unicode correctness matters
- •Design and typography work involving Cyrillic letter spacing and layout
Examples
л (Cyrillic Small Letter El) — Copy & Unicode Info
- лмолоко
- ллето
- лшкола
- лулица
- лалфавит
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+043B | |
| HTML Entity | л | |
| HTML Code | л | |
| CSS | \043B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1083 | |
| Decimal | 1083 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter El Letter (л)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1083 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 043B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 043B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 043b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy л 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 El letter mean?
“л” (Cyrillic Small Letter El) is a lowercase letter from the Cyrillic script. In writing systems that use Cyrillic, it represents the “l”-type sound (often transliterated as “l”), though exact pronunciation can vary by language. Because it is a standard Unicode character, it’s commonly used in names, everyday words, signage text, and digital content that includes Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and other Cyrillic-using languages. This symbol typically has no special symbolic meaning outside its role as a letter in the alphabet.
What Unicode character is “л”?
“л” is Cyrillic Small Letter El with Unicode code point U+043B.
How do I copy “л” into HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: л.
How do I use “л” in CSS or programming code?
In CSS escapes you can use: \043B. In JavaScript (Unicode escapes) you can use: \u{043B}.
Does “л” have meanings beyond being a letter?
Typically, “л” is used as an alphabet letter in Cyrillic text. It doesn’t have a widely recognized extra symbolic meaning by itself.