Cyrillic Small Letter Ze Letter
з is the Cyrillic small letter Ze (U+0437), used in many Cyrillic-based languages.
U+0437
з is a lowercase Cyrillic character used to represent the sound associated with the “z” letter in various Slavic languages. This page helps you copy it reliably and use the correct Unicode value in code and markup. You’ll also find practical examples and developer-friendly escape sequences.
Cyrillic Small Letter Ze Letter Meaning
з is the Cyrillic small letter Ze, encoded as Unicode U+0437. It is commonly used as a lowercase letter in languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet, most notably in Russian and other Slavic languages. Visually, it resembles a “3”-like form, but it is a distinct character from Latin “z” and should be treated as its own Unicode code point. In text, it participates in normal spelling and grammar like any other letter. For developers, using the correct escape sequence ensures the character renders consistently across systems, fonts, and platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing Cyrillic words in Russian and other Cyrillic-script languages
- •Creating correct usernames, handles, or display names that require the exact character з
- •Writing or localizing UI text in Cyrillic-based applications
- •Using in search queries or dataset labels where the exact Unicode character matters
- •Rendering Cyrillic text in code using HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
з (Cyrillic Small Letter Ze)
- зземля
- ззима
- ззвезда
- зздравствуй
- змузыка
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0437 | |
| HTML Entity | з | |
| HTML Code | з | |
| CSS | \0437 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1079 | |
| Decimal | 1079 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Letter Ze Letter (з)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1079 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0437 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0437. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0437, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy з 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 Ze letter mean?
з is the Cyrillic small letter Ze, encoded as Unicode U+0437. It is commonly used as a lowercase letter in languages that use the Cyrillic alphabet, most notably in Russian and other Slavic languages. Visually, it resembles a “3”-like form, but it is a distinct character from Latin “z” and should be treated as its own Unicode code point. In text, it participates in normal spelling and grammar like any other letter. For developers, using the correct escape sequence ensures the character renders consistently across systems, fonts, and platforms.
What Unicode character is з?
з is “Cyrillic Small Letter Ze” with Unicode code point U+0437.
How do I insert з in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: з (also available as з as provided).
What is the CSS escape for з?
Use \\0437.
What is the JavaScript escape for з?
Use \\u{0437}.