Hebrew Letter Shin Letter
ש (Hebrew Letter Shin) is a Hebrew character used to represent the “sh” sound in writing.
U+05E9
ש is the Hebrew letter Shin. It is used in written Hebrew and can be entered or displayed using its Unicode code point U+05E9. This page helps you copy it and find the right character for text, design, or code.
Hebrew Letter Shin Letter Meaning
ש is the Hebrew letter Shin (Unicode U+05E9). In everyday usage, it typically represents the consonant sound “sh” in Hebrew orthography. As with many letters in alphabetic scripts, its pronunciation can vary depending on context and diacritics in full texts, but “sh” is the most common expectation. Beyond its linguistic role, it may also appear in proper names, titles, and brand-style typography as a standalone character. For technical use, it’s primarily a Unicode character you can safely copy into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape).
Common uses
- •Writing Hebrew words that contain the “sh” sound
- •Using Hebrew text in UI labels, menus, and forms
- •Typography and graphic design elements that need the Shin letter
- •Proper nouns and titles that include the character ש
- •Developers adding Hebrew characters in web content or data
Examples
ש — Hebrew Letter Shin (ש)
- ששלום
- ששמש
- שישראל
- שדבש
- ששָׁלוֹם
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05E9 | |
| HTML Entity | ש | |
| HTML Code | ש | |
| CSS | \05E9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1513 | |
| Decimal | 1513 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Shin Letter (ש)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1513 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05E9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05E9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05e9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ש 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 Shin letter mean?
ש is the Hebrew letter Shin (Unicode U+05E9). In everyday usage, it typically represents the consonant sound “sh” in Hebrew orthography. As with many letters in alphabetic scripts, its pronunciation can vary depending on context and diacritics in full texts, but “sh” is the most common expectation. Beyond its linguistic role, it may also appear in proper names, titles, and brand-style typography as a standalone character. For technical use, it’s primarily a Unicode character you can safely copy into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the provided escapes (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape).
What is the Unicode code point for ש?
The Hebrew Letter Shin (ש) has Unicode code point U+05E9.
How can I copy ש into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ש for the code point U+05E9.
What CSS escape can I use for ש?
Use the CSS escape: \05E9.
What JavaScript escape is available for ש?
Use the JavaScript escape: \u{05E9}.