Hebrew Letter Alef Letter
א is the Hebrew letter Alef, with Unicode U+05D0, used in Hebrew writing and names.
U+05D0
א is the Hebrew letter Alef. It appears in everyday Hebrew text, especially in words and personal names. Use it by copying the character or inserting its Unicode/HTML forms.
Hebrew Letter Alef Letter Meaning
Alef (א) is a letter in the Hebrew alphabet, with Unicode code point U+05D0 (HTML entity א). As a written character, it represents the basic form of Alef used in standard Hebrew spelling. Alef can appear at the start of words, in the middle, and in specific grammatical patterns. In many contexts, its presence is important for how words are spelled and read, including common words and proper names. For developers, Alef is a straightforward single character to store, transmit, and render as long as your system supports Hebrew text.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Hebrew words that include Alef
- •Designing Hebrew typography samples, mockups, or UI text
- •Using in names and placeholders where a leading Alef is needed
- •Creating educational or reference content for Hebrew letters
- •Programming text fields that must include the exact character
Examples
א (Hebrew Letter Alef)
- אאלף
- אאור
- אאברהם
- אישראל
- אאחד
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05D0 | |
| HTML Entity | א | |
| HTML Code | א | |
| CSS | \05D0 |
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Letter Alef letter mean?
Alef (א) is a letter in the Hebrew alphabet, with Unicode code point U+05D0 (HTML entity א). As a written character, it represents the basic form of Alef used in standard Hebrew spelling. Alef can appear at the start of words, in the middle, and in specific grammatical patterns. In many contexts, its presence is important for how words are spelled and read, including common words and proper names. For developers, Alef is a straightforward single character to store, transmit, and render as long as your system supports Hebrew text.
What is the Unicode for א?
א is U+05D0 (HEBREW LETTER ALEF).
How do I enter א in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: א
What CSS escape value can I use for Alef?
Use \\\\05D0 in CSS.
How do I insert א using JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{05D0}.