Hebrew Letter Shin With Dagesh Letter
שּ (Hebrew shin with dagesh) is a Unicode Hebrew character used to represent the “sh” letter with a diacritic.
U+FB49
שּ is a specific Hebrew character: the letter shin with a dagesh. It has a single Unicode code point, so copying it should be consistent across modern systems. Use the code points below if you need to embed it in web or software text.
Hebrew Letter Shin With Dagesh Letter Meaning
“Shin with dagesh” is the Hebrew letter shin (ש) combined with a dagesh mark. In written Hebrew, the dagesh can indicate a particular pronunciation behavior associated with shin, distinguishing it from shin without dagesh. As a Unicode character, שּ is represented by U+FB49 (Unicode name: HEBREW LETTER SHIN WITH DAGESH). Because this is a dedicated encoded character, it’s best to use the exact symbol when you need that specific letter form in digital text, especially in typography, scholarly transcription, or UI strings that must match the intended glyph.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact Hebrew shin-with-dagesh glyph into text fields and documents
- •Displaying correct Hebrew typography in web pages and UI labels
- •Preparing transcription or proofreading text where the dagesh distinction matters
- •Using in design assets or mockups that require the correct character form
- •Embedding in developer text using Unicode escapes (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)
Examples
שּ Hebrew Letter Shin with Dagesh
- שּשּ in a Hebrew UI button label
- שּTyping שּ in a document requiring exact diacritic forms
- שּUsing שּ in a subtitle or caption line
- שּIncluding שּ in a design mockup for Hebrew typography
- שּEmbedding שּ in a JavaScript string for rendering
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FB49 | |
| HTML Entity | שּ | |
| HTML Code | שּ | |
| CSS | \FB49 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 64329 | |
| Decimal | 64329 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Shin With Dagesh Letter (שּ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 64329 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FB49 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FB49. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type fb49, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy שּ 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 With Dagesh letter mean?
“Shin with dagesh” is the Hebrew letter shin (ש) combined with a dagesh mark. In written Hebrew, the dagesh can indicate a particular pronunciation behavior associated with shin, distinguishing it from shin without dagesh. As a Unicode character, שּ is represented by U+FB49 (Unicode name: HEBREW LETTER SHIN WITH DAGESH). Because this is a dedicated encoded character, it’s best to use the exact symbol when you need that specific letter form in digital text, especially in typography, scholarly transcription, or UI strings that must match the intended glyph.
What Unicode character is שּ?
שּ is “HEBREW LETTER SHIN WITH DAGESH” with Unicode code point U+FB49.
How can I copy שּ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity form: שּ.
What CSS escape should I use for this symbol?
Use the CSS escape: \\FB49.
How do I include שּ in JavaScript code?
You can use: \\u{FB49} in a JavaScript string or template.