Hebrew Accent Merkha Letter
֥ (Hebrew Accent Merkhā) is a Unicode Hebrew accent mark used with written Hebrew.
U+05A5
֥ is the Unicode character named HEBREW ACCENT MERKHA (U+05A5). It’s a Hebrew diacritic/accents mark used in texts that include cantillation or precise Hebrew typography. Use it to copy the exact character or to insert it by code in your projects.
Hebrew Accent Merkha Letter Meaning
Hebrew Accent Merkhā (֥) is a Hebrew accent mark. Like other Hebrew cantillation accents, it appears as a small combining mark attached to a letter, indicating how a word is chanted or structured in traditional reading. In practice, you’ll most often see it in religious or scholarly texts where accentuation is explicitly encoded, and in digital typography that preserves the original punctuation/accents. When copying, it’s important that you use the exact Unicode character U+05A5 so the mark combines correctly with the intended Hebrew letter.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Hebrew text that includes cantillation accents
- •Preparing documents or manuscripts that require accent-accurate rendering
- •Linguistic or academic work referencing specific Hebrew accent marks
- •Correcting or normalizing Unicode Hebrew diacritics in digital text
- •UI/UX or content work where precise Hebrew punctuation must be preserved
Examples
֥ Hebrew Accent Merkhā
- ֥ה֥וֹ
- ֥בְּרָכ֥וֹת
- ֥וַיִּשְׁמְע֥וּ
- ֥מַשְׂכִּיל֥ים
- ֥דָּבָר֥ וָקָם
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ֥ | |
| HTML Code | ֥ | |
| CSS | \05A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1445 | |
| Decimal | 1445 |
How to type Hebrew Accent Merkha Letter (֥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1445 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05a5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ֥ 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 Hebrew Accent Merkha letter mean?
Hebrew Accent Merkhā (֥) is a Hebrew accent mark. Like other Hebrew cantillation accents, it appears as a small combining mark attached to a letter, indicating how a word is chanted or structured in traditional reading. In practice, you’ll most often see it in religious or scholarly texts where accentuation is explicitly encoded, and in digital typography that preserves the original punctuation/accents. When copying, it’s important that you use the exact Unicode character U+05A5 so the mark combines correctly with the intended Hebrew letter.
What is the Unicode code point for ֥?
֥ is U+05A5 (HEBREW ACCENT MERKHA).
How can I copy it for use in a website or editor?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using its HTML entity: ֥.
Does ֥ combine with Hebrew letters?
Yes. As a Hebrew accent mark, it is typically used as a combining diacritic attached to a preceding Hebrew letter in proper text.
What are the correct escapes in code?
CSS escape: \\05A5. JavaScript escape: \\u{05A5}.