Hebrew Letter Vav Letter
ו is the Hebrew letter vav (U+05D5), used in Hebrew words and common written text.
U+05D5
ו is the Hebrew letter vav. It has the Unicode code point U+05D5 and is commonly used in modern and historical Hebrew text. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode/escape forms in your projects.
Hebrew Letter Vav Letter Meaning
Hebrew Letter Vav (ו) is a standard Hebrew letter. In everyday writing, it appears as part of many words and forms. Depending on context, vav can function as a consonant “v” or as a letter that helps represent vowels and grammatical forms in Hebrew spelling. It may also appear in sequences that connect words, such as forms used for coordination in writing. For most users copying text, the practical takeaway is that vav is a single Hebrew character with its own Unicode identity (U+05D5), so it should be treated as an individual letter in typography, search, and rendering.
Common uses
- •Writing or typing Hebrew text where vav appears as a standalone letter
- •UI labels, buttons, and forms that include Hebrew names or words
- •Design assets and typography previews containing Hebrew characters
- •Social media posts using Hebrew text or transliterations
- •Developer input validation and rendering checks for Hebrew characters
Examples
ו (Hebrew Letter Vav) - Copy & Unicode Info
- ושלום וּבְרָכָה
- ווְאוֹר
- ומָה וְלָמָּה
- ווָאֹמַר
- ולְךָ וְלִי
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05D5 | |
| HTML Entity | ו | |
| HTML Code | ו | |
| CSS | \05D5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1493 | |
| Decimal | 1493 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Vav Letter (ו)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1493 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05D5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05D5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05d5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ו 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 Vav letter mean?
Hebrew Letter Vav (ו) is a standard Hebrew letter. In everyday writing, it appears as part of many words and forms. Depending on context, vav can function as a consonant “v” or as a letter that helps represent vowels and grammatical forms in Hebrew spelling. It may also appear in sequences that connect words, such as forms used for coordination in writing. For most users copying text, the practical takeaway is that vav is a single Hebrew character with its own Unicode identity (U+05D5), so it should be treated as an individual letter in typography, search, and rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for Hebrew letter vav (ו)?
The Unicode code point is U+05D5.
How can I copy the character vav (ו) into my website or app?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity (ו), CSS escape (\\05D5), or JavaScript escape (\\u{05D5}).
Is ו just a single letter, or does it include punctuation?
ו is a single Hebrew letter character (Hebrew Letter Vav). It is not punctuation.
Why does vav sometimes sound different in Hebrew text?
Hebrew spelling and pronunciation can vary by context, and vav may represent different sounds or help express vowel/grammatical roles depending on how it’s used in words.