Hebrew Mark Masora Circle Letter
֯ (U+05AF) is the Hebrew Mark Masora Circle used as a specialized text marker in Hebrew typesetting.
U+05AF
The symbol ֯ is known as the Hebrew Mark Masora Circle. It belongs to the Hebrew block and is represented by the code point U+05AF. Use it when you need a faithful, standards-based Hebrew marking in your text or interface.
Hebrew Mark Masora Circle Letter Meaning
֯ is the “Hebrew Mark Masora Circle” (Unicode U+05AF). It is a specialized diacritic/annotation-style mark used in Hebrew contexts associated with masora-related notation. In practice, it appears as a typographic mark rather than a standalone letter, typically used by writers, editors, and typesetters who want to reproduce or display a specific scholarly or textual annotation. Because it’s a Unicode character with precise encoding, the most important way to use it is to copy it directly or insert it via the correct Unicode escape in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting accurate Hebrew masora-style annotation text in documents
- •Including the exact character in scholarly or reference works that require Unicode correctness
- •Creating digital editions where typography must match the source manuscript or printed notation
- •Using the symbol in UI labels or metadata fields for Hebrew text components
- •Testing font rendering and diacritic positioning for Hebrew-mark characters
Examples
֯ Hebrew Mark Masora Circle
- ֯Text: ֯ in a Hebrew annotation line
- ֯Scholarly quote: ... ֯ ...
- ֯Editor note: added ֯ to match the masora marking
- ֯Markup string: unicode_test(֯) for display verification
- ֯Caption: masora circle ֯ shown in context
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05AF | |
| HTML Entity | ֯ | |
| HTML Code | ֯ | |
| CSS | \05AF |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ֯?
The Hebrew Mark Masora Circle is U+05AF.
How can I copy the symbol ֯?
Copy it directly as shown on this page, or insert it using its Unicode escapes (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) for reliable results.
What does “diacritic-style mark” mean for this character?
It’s a typographic annotation character, not a normal letter; it’s used to display a specific Hebrew marking within text.
Which escape formats are available for developers?
HTML entity: ֯, CSS escape: \\05AF, and JavaScript escape: \\u{05AF}.