Cyrillic Small Ligature En Ghe Letter
ҥ is the Cyrillic small ligature en ghe character used in specific Cyrillic writing systems.
U+04A5
The character ҥ (U+04A5) is known as the Cyrillic small ligature en ghe. It can be copied directly or inserted using its HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escape codes. This page helps you understand what it is and how to use it correctly.
Cyrillic Small Ligature En Ghe Letter Meaning
ҥ is a Cyrillic lowercase ligature character named “CYRILLIC SMALL LIGATURE EN GHE” (Unicode U+04A5). As a ligature, it represents a specific combined letter form used by certain Cyrillic-based languages and orthographies. In practice, it functions as a distinct letter, so it should be treated like other characters in the same script rather than as a stylized variant. When writing or searching text, using the exact character (ҥ) matters because visually similar characters from other alphabets (or other Cyrillic letters) are not the same code point.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering text in Cyrillic-based languages that use the ligature
- •Localizing software strings and UI labels that include the character
- •Correctly reproducing names, surnames, and place names in documents
- •Adding accurate characters to subtitles, captions, or transcripts
- •Designing typography samples and testing font coverage for U+04A5
Examples
ҥ — Cyrillic small ligature en ghe (U+04A5)
- ҥҥ — U+04A5
- ҥI copied ҥ into my document.
- ҥCheck whether ҥ appears in this word.
- ҥThe character ҥ is part of Cyrillic text.
- ҥUse ҥ or \\04A5 in code.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+04A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ҥ | |
| HTML Code | ҥ | |
| CSS | \04A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1189 | |
| Decimal | 1189 |
How to type Cyrillic Small Ligature En Ghe Letter (ҥ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1189 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 04A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 04A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 04a5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ҥ 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 Ligature En Ghe letter mean?
ҥ is a Cyrillic lowercase ligature character named “CYRILLIC SMALL LIGATURE EN GHE” (Unicode U+04A5). As a ligature, it represents a specific combined letter form used by certain Cyrillic-based languages and orthographies. In practice, it functions as a distinct letter, so it should be treated like other characters in the same script rather than as a stylized variant. When writing or searching text, using the exact character (ҥ) matters because visually similar characters from other alphabets (or other Cyrillic letters) are not the same code point.
What is the Unicode code point for ҥ?
ҥ is Unicode U+04A5 (CYRILLIC SMALL LIGATURE EN GHE).
How can I copy ҥ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ҥ
How do I use ҥ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\04A5. JavaScript escape: \\u{04A5}.
Is ҥ the same as other Cyrillic letters that look similar?
No. ҥ is a distinct character (a ligature) with its own code point, so similar-looking letters are not interchangeable.