Hebrew Letter Resh Letter
The Hebrew letter Resh (ר) is a common character from the Hebrew alphabet.
U+05E8
Hebrew letter Resh is written as ר. It has the Unicode code point U+05E8, making it easy to include in digital text. Use the copy options below for quick pasting or for coding in HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
Hebrew Letter Resh Letter Meaning
Resh (ר) is the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In everyday text it represents the “r” sound (depending on the surrounding word and pronunciation conventions). Because it is a core alphabet letter, it may appear in many proper names and common Hebrew words. On the page, you can copy the character directly, or use the provided Unicode and escape sequences when building web pages, templates, or dynamic text. This is a letter rather than a punctuation mark, so it is typically used as part of words and spelling rather than for standalone symbols.
Common uses
- •Writing Hebrew words that start with or contain the letter Resh (ר)
- •Typing or editing proper names in Hebrew texts
- •Creating multilingual UI labels where Hebrew characters must be shown correctly
- •Developing web forms and content templates that require consistent Unicode characters
- •Adding Hebrew typography to design mockups and social media posts
Examples
र | Hebrew letter Resh (ר)
- ררֵאשִׁית
- ראֲדָמָה ר
- רמִקְדָּשׁ ר
- רשָׁלוֹם ר
- ררָאשׁוֹן
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05E8 | |
| HTML Entity | ר | |
| HTML Code | ר | |
| CSS | \05E8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1512 | |
| Decimal | 1512 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Resh Letter (ר)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1512 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05E8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05E8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05e8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ר 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 Resh letter mean?
Resh (ר) is the 20th letter of the Hebrew alphabet. In everyday text it represents the “r” sound (depending on the surrounding word and pronunciation conventions). Because it is a core alphabet letter, it may appear in many proper names and common Hebrew words. On the page, you can copy the character directly, or use the provided Unicode and escape sequences when building web pages, templates, or dynamic text. This is a letter rather than a punctuation mark, so it is typically used as part of words and spelling rather than for standalone symbols.
What is the Unicode code point for Hebrew letter Resh?
It is U+05E8.
How can I copy the character into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ר.
What escape sequence should I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\05E8. JavaScript escape: \\u{05E8}.
Is ר the same as a Latin letter R?
They are different characters. ר is the Hebrew letter Resh, while Latin R is a separate alphabet character.