Hebrew Point Holam Letter
ֹ (Hebrew Point Holam) is a Hebrew diacritic mark used to indicate vowel pronunciation.
U+05B9
ֹ is the Hebrew Point Holam, a vowel point used with Hebrew letters. It appears as a small dot-like diacritic placed in relation to the letter it modifies. Use it when you need accurate Hebrew vocalization in text or UI.
Hebrew Point Holam Letter Meaning
Hebrew Point Holam (ֹ) is a niqqud mark used to represent a vowel sound in Hebrew. In writing, it combines with a specific Hebrew letter to affect pronunciation and reading. Depending on the letter and orthographic context, Holam can be rendered with different visual forms, but the code point for this point is U+05B9. In practical terms, you’ll use this character when adding vowel points to Hebrew text, creating typographically accurate content, or ensuring that displayed Hebrew diacritics match what you intend in reading tools, educational materials, or forms that include vocalized Hebrew.
Common uses
- •Adding vowel points to Hebrew text for more precise pronunciation
- •Typing or generating vocalized Hebrew in educational materials and study notes
- •Designing UI elements that require correct Hebrew diacritics (forms, labels, names)
- •Creating social media or web content that includes fully vocalized Hebrew
- •Building content templates for Hebrew typography in publishing workflows
Examples
ֹ Hebrew Point Holam (U+05B9)
- ֹיֹום
- ֹשֹׁלֵם
- ֹבֹּקֶר
- ֹשֵׁם־טוֹב
- ֹלֹא
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05B9 | |
| HTML Entity | ֹ | |
| HTML Code | ֹ | |
| CSS | \05B9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1465 | |
| Decimal | 1465 |
How to type Hebrew Point Holam Letter (ֹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1465 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05B9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05B9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05b9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ֹ 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 Point Holam letter mean?
Hebrew Point Holam (ֹ) is a niqqud mark used to represent a vowel sound in Hebrew. In writing, it combines with a specific Hebrew letter to affect pronunciation and reading. Depending on the letter and orthographic context, Holam can be rendered with different visual forms, but the code point for this point is U+05B9. In practical terms, you’ll use this character when adding vowel points to Hebrew text, creating typographically accurate content, or ensuring that displayed Hebrew diacritics match what you intend in reading tools, educational materials, or forms that include vocalized Hebrew.
What character is “ֹ” in Unicode?
It is HEBREW POINT HOLAM with Unicode code point U+05B9.
How do I copy the Hebrew Point Holam for use in my text?
Copy the character “ֹ” directly from this page, or paste the HTML entity (ֹ) / escapes like \\05B9.
Do I place this mark anywhere in Hebrew words?
It should be used in combination with the specific Hebrew letter it modifies; placement depends on the intended vocalization and orthographic context.
Will it display correctly on all devices and fonts?
Most modern fonts support niqqud characters, but appearance can vary slightly by font. If it doesn’t render as expected, try a different Hebrew-supporting font.