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Hebrew Letter Samekh Letter

ס (Samekh) is the Hebrew letter ס, Unicode U+05E1, used in Hebrew spelling and names.

U+05E1

ס is the Hebrew letter Samekh, written as a single character. It has a standard Unicode code point and common digital copy options. This page helps you use it correctly in text, design, and development.

Hebrew Letter Samekh Letter Meaning

Samekh (ס) is the name of this Hebrew letter in the Hebrew alphabet. In written Hebrew, letters represent sounds and are used to form words; Samekh appears in many everyday terms, grammatical constructions, and proper names. Visually, it’s a compact character that is often placed alongside other Hebrew letters without spaces. In digital contexts, the most important aspect is using the correct character so it renders consistently across platforms. The Unicode code point for ס is U+05E1 (HTML entity: ס).

Common uses

  • Typing Hebrew text in messages, emails, and documents
  • Using in titles, names, or labels that include the letter Samekh
  • Designing posters, logos, or typography samples that require Hebrew characters
  • Programming or templating where a specific Unicode character must be output reliably
  • Creating study materials or keyboard/copy charts for the Hebrew alphabet

Examples

ס — Hebrew Letter Samekh

  • ססֵפֶר
  • ססַל
  • סמְסַפֵּר
  • ססוּמֵךְ
  • סשָׁלוֹם ס

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+05E1
HTML Entityס
HTML Codeס
CSS\05E1

FAQ

What does the Hebrew Letter Samekh letter mean?

Samekh (ס) is the name of this Hebrew letter in the Hebrew alphabet. In written Hebrew, letters represent sounds and are used to form words; Samekh appears in many everyday terms, grammatical constructions, and proper names. Visually, it’s a compact character that is often placed alongside other Hebrew letters without spaces. In digital contexts, the most important aspect is using the correct character so it renders consistently across platforms. The Unicode code point for ס is U+05E1 (HTML entity: ס).

What is the Unicode code point for ס?

The Hebrew letter Samekh (ס) has Unicode code point U+05E1.

How can I copy ס reliably for web pages?

You can copy the character directly or use the HTML entity: ס.

What escape sequence works in JavaScript?

Use \\u{05E1} (with braces) or an equivalent Unicode escape supported by your environment.

Is ס always the same letter across fonts?

The character is the same, but its appearance can vary by font. The underlying character remains ס (U+05E1).