Cyrillic Small Letter Hard Sign Letter
The Cyrillic small letter hard sign (ъ) is a letter used in written Russian and other Cyrillic languages.
U+044A
The symbol ъ is known as the Cyrillic small letter hard sign. It has a specific Unicode identity and works reliably in modern fonts and systems. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Cyrillic Small Letter Hard Sign Letter Meaning
ъ (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER HARD SIGN) is a Cyrillic letter with the Unicode code point U+044A. In many Slavic writing conventions, the hard sign historically signals a hard/strong separation effect in spelling and pronunciation, often influencing how neighboring vowels are read. In contemporary Russian, it appears in specific words and can occur in combinations where it changes the way vowel letters are interpreted. Because it is a true letter (not punctuation), it is important to use the correct character rather than a visually similar Latin or Cyrillic symbol. If you need consistent text behavior, copy the exact Unicode character or use the provided escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Cyrillic text where ъ appears in correct spelling
- •Adding accurate characters to resumes, names, and addresses written in Cyrillic
- •Building search-safe text strings and avoiding lookalike character mistakes
- •Designing Cyrillic typographic layouts in graphic design or UI mockups
- •Developing multilingual content in software using the correct Unicode code point
Examples
ъ (Cyrillic Small Letter Hard Sign)
- ъобъект
- ъвсё, что есть
- ъподъезд
- ъсъёмка
- ъздравствуй
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+044A | |
| HTML Entity | ъ | |
| HTML Code | ъ | |
| CSS | \044A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1098 | |
| Decimal | 1098 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Hard Sign Letter (ъ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1098 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 044A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 044A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 044a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ъ 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 Hard Sign letter mean?
ъ (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER HARD SIGN) is a Cyrillic letter with the Unicode code point U+044A. In many Slavic writing conventions, the hard sign historically signals a hard/strong separation effect in spelling and pronunciation, often influencing how neighboring vowels are read. In contemporary Russian, it appears in specific words and can occur in combinations where it changes the way vowel letters are interpreted. Because it is a true letter (not punctuation), it is important to use the correct character rather than a visually similar Latin or Cyrillic symbol. If you need consistent text behavior, copy the exact Unicode character or use the provided escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ъ?
The Cyrillic small letter hard sign is Unicode U+044A.
How can I copy ъ for use in a website or document?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ъ for reliable insertion.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this character?
CSS escape: \\044A. JavaScript escape: \\u{044A}.
Is ъ punctuation or a letter?
It is a Cyrillic letter (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER HARD SIGN), not punctuation.