Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq Letter
ּ is the Hebrew point dagesh or mapiq used in Hebrew text to mark a specific vocal or consonant-related feature.
U+05BC
The character ּ is named HEBREW POINT DAGESH OR MAPIQ (U+05BC). It is a Hebrew diacritic that appears as a small point below a letter. Use it for accurate Hebrew typography and text reproduction when that marking is required.
Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq Letter Meaning
Hebrew Point Dagesh or Mapiq (ּ, U+05BC) is a diacritic mark used with Hebrew letters. In practice, it signals that the letter it belongs to should be interpreted with a particular phonetic or functional behavior. Because its role can vary by context and letter type, it’s commonly treated as “dagesh/mapiq” in digital Hebrew workflows. When you need the exact character for typography, transcription, or data consistency, copy the symbol directly or use its standard codepoint (U+05BC) so it renders correctly across fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Hebrew text that includes the dagesh/mapiq point below a letter
- •Creating accurate Hebrew labels, signs, and UI text in multilingual applications
- •Digital typography work where precise diacritic placement affects readability
- •Writing or formatting Hebrew content in editors that require exact Unicode characters
- •Preparing text for study materials, transcriptions, or linguistic notes
Examples
ּ Hebrew Point Dagesh or Mapiq (U+05BC)
- ּוּ
- ּמּ
- ּסּ
- ּבּ
- ּתּ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05BC | |
| HTML Entity | ּ | |
| HTML Code | ּ | |
| CSS | \05BC |
FAQ
What does the Hebrew Point Dagesh Or Mapiq letter mean?
Hebrew Point Dagesh or Mapiq (ּ, U+05BC) is a diacritic mark used with Hebrew letters. In practice, it signals that the letter it belongs to should be interpreted with a particular phonetic or functional behavior. Because its role can vary by context and letter type, it’s commonly treated as “dagesh/mapiq” in digital Hebrew workflows. When you need the exact character for typography, transcription, or data consistency, copy the symbol directly or use its standard codepoint (U+05BC) so it renders correctly across fonts and systems.
What Unicode character is ּ?
The character ּ is HEBREW POINT DAGESH OR MAPIQ, Unicode codepoint U+05BC.
How can I copy this symbol reliably?
Copy the character from this page (ּ). For code or exact text input, use U+05BC or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Where does this mark appear in Hebrew text?
It is a diacritic typically shown as a point positioned below the relevant Hebrew letter.
Is it the same as other Hebrew points like sheva or holam?
No. ּ specifically corresponds to HEBREW POINT DAGESH OR MAPIQ (U+05BC); other Hebrew points have different codepoints and roles.