Hebrew Letter Nun Letter
נ is the Hebrew letter Nun, encoded as Unicode U+05E0.
U+05E0
נ is a single Hebrew character used in the modern Hebrew alphabet. This page helps you copy it accurately and use the correct Unicode value across platforms. You'll also find common contexts where Nun appears in text.
Hebrew Letter Nun Letter Meaning
Hebrew Letter Nun (נ) is the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet in its standard order. In general writing, Nun represents the “n” sound used in Hebrew words, including many everyday vocabulary terms. Depending on word form and surrounding letters, its pronunciation can vary slightly in continuous speech, but its role as the consonant “n” is the most common usage. You’ll also see Nun in names and common word roots. For digital work, the important detail is the exact Unicode character: U+05E0, which ensures correct display and interoperability.
Common uses
- •Typing Hebrew text where the consonant “n” is needed
- •Designing logos, titles, or badges that include Hebrew characters
- •Writing UI labels or form placeholders in Hebrew-language interfaces
- •Creating bookmarks, stamps, or educational materials about the Hebrew alphabet
- •Adding Hebrew characters to social posts, comments, or captions
Examples
נ | Hebrew Letter Nun (נ)
- ננון (nūn)
- נבן (ben, “son”)
- נתלמידים נרגשים
- נשלום נעים
- נישראל נולדה
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05E0 | |
| HTML Entity | נ | |
| HTML Code | נ | |
| CSS | \05E0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1504 | |
| Decimal | 1504 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Nun Letter (נ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1504 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05E0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05E0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05e0, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy נ 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 Letter Nun letter mean?
Hebrew Letter Nun (נ) is the 14th letter of the Hebrew alphabet in its standard order. In general writing, Nun represents the “n” sound used in Hebrew words, including many everyday vocabulary terms. Depending on word form and surrounding letters, its pronunciation can vary slightly in continuous speech, but its role as the consonant “n” is the most common usage. You’ll also see Nun in names and common word roots. For digital work, the important detail is the exact Unicode character: U+05E0, which ensures correct display and interoperability.
What is the Unicode code point for נ?
The Hebrew Letter Nun is Unicode U+05E0.
How do I copy נ reliably into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: נ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for נ?
CSS escape: \\05E0. JavaScript escape: \\u{05E0}.
Is נ the same as the English letter “n”?
No. נ is a Hebrew character with its own Unicode (U+05E0), while “n” is an English Latin letter.