Cyrillic Small Letter Er Letter
р is the Cyrillic small letter er (U+0440), used in Russian and many other Cyrillic-based languages.
U+0440
This page helps you copy the Cyrillic small letter er: р. You’ll find its Unicode information and ready-to-use examples for text, web, and code.
Cyrillic Small Letter Er Letter Meaning
The symbol р is the Cyrillic small letter er, with Unicode code point U+0440. It appears in Cyrillic alphabets used by languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and others that use the Cyrillic script. Visually, it is a lowercase letter used in normal word writing, not a mathematical or special operator. In text, it functions like a regular letter and changes meaning depending on the word. When creating websites, documents, or programming strings, using the correct character prevents encoding issues and ensures the letter renders properly across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing names and words in Cyrillic-based languages (e.g., Russian text).
- •UI labels, forms, and navigation text that must match official spelling.
- •Linguistics and typography samples demonstrating Cyrillic lowercase letters.
- •Search-ready content where exact character matching matters.
- •Programming and scripting when generating or validating Cyrillic strings.
Examples
р — Cyrillic small letter er
- рмир — peace
- рпять — five
- рпривет — hello
- ристория — history
- ргород — city
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0440 | |
| HTML Entity | р | |
| HTML Code | р | |
| CSS | \0440 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1088 | |
| Decimal | 1088 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Er Letter (р)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1088 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0440 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0440. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0440, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy р 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 Er letter mean?
The symbol р is the Cyrillic small letter er, with Unicode code point U+0440. It appears in Cyrillic alphabets used by languages such as Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, and others that use the Cyrillic script. Visually, it is a lowercase letter used in normal word writing, not a mathematical or special operator. In text, it functions like a regular letter and changes meaning depending on the word. When creating websites, documents, or programming strings, using the correct character prevents encoding issues and ensures the letter renders properly across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for р?
The Cyrillic small letter er (р) has Unicode code point U+0440.
How can I write р in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: р.
How do I escape р in JavaScript?
You can use: \\u{0440}.
Is р the same as the Latin letter r?
No. р is Cyrillic small letter er (U+0440). The Latin letter r is a different character.