Cyrillic Small Letter Ghe With Stroke Letter
ғ is the Cyrillic small letter ghe with stroke, encoded as Unicode U+0493.
U+0493
The symbol “ғ” is a Cyrillic character used in some writing systems that rely on the Cyrillic alphabet. On this page you can copy it, find its Unicode details, and see where it commonly appears in text.
Cyrillic Small Letter Ghe With Stroke Letter Meaning
“ғ” is the Cyrillic small letter ghe with stroke (Unicode U+0493). It is distinct from similar Cyrillic letters, and its “stroke” form matters for correct spelling and typography. In practice, you’ll see it in languages that use extended Cyrillic characters for sounds not covered by the basic alphabet. When entering or searching for the character, relying on its exact Unicode value helps avoid lookalikes. For web and software work, use the provided encodings (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape) so your text renders correctly across fonts and systems that support this character.
Common uses
- •Typing or formatting text in languages that require this specific Cyrillic character
- •Correctly entering names and words in databases, forms, and IDs
- •Web content and UI labels that must match official spelling
- •Search, indexing, and text processing where exact character matching is needed
- •Design and typography when creating Cyrillic letter samples or templates
Examples
ғ (Cyrillic small letter ghe with stroke)
- ғғалым
- ғбағдарлама
- ғкөгөніс
- ғмағлұмат
- ғтағылым
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0493 | |
| HTML Entity | ғ | |
| HTML Code | ғ | |
| CSS | \0493 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1171 | |
| Decimal | 1171 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Ghe With Stroke Letter (ғ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1171 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0493 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0493. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0493, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ғ 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 Ghe With Stroke letter mean?
“ғ” is the Cyrillic small letter ghe with stroke (Unicode U+0493). It is distinct from similar Cyrillic letters, and its “stroke” form matters for correct spelling and typography. In practice, you’ll see it in languages that use extended Cyrillic characters for sounds not covered by the basic alphabet. When entering or searching for the character, relying on its exact Unicode value helps avoid lookalikes. For web and software work, use the provided encodings (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape) so your text renders correctly across fonts and systems that support this character.
What Unicode character is “ғ”?
“ғ” is CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER GHE WITH STROKE, Unicode code point U+0493.
How can I copy “ғ” reliably for HTML and web pages?
Use the provided HTML entity: ғ and ensure the page encoding supports Unicode.
How do I include “ғ” in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0493. JavaScript escape: \\u{0493}.
Does “ғ” look the same as other Cyrillic letters?
No—its “with stroke” form is a distinct character. For accuracy, use the exact code point U+0493 rather than relying on appearance.