Hebrew Punctuation Geresh Letter
׳ is the Hebrew punctuation geresh (U+05F3), used in writing for specific marks and punctuation conventions.
U+05F3
׳ (Hebrew punctuation geresh) is a small Hebrew punctuation mark. It has the Unicode code point U+05F3 and appears in Hebrew text when a geresh is needed. Below you’ll find practical uses and copy-friendly options.
Hebrew Punctuation Geresh Letter Meaning
Hebrew punctuation geresh (׳) is a punctuation mark in the Hebrew alphabet block. Its Unicode identity is “HEBREW PUNCTUATION GERESH” (U+05F3), and it’s commonly used as a short, angled stroke in Hebrew writing. In practice, the geresh can be used to mark specific linguistic or editorial conventions, such as indicating abbreviations, differentiating similar letter forms in certain contexts, or adding punctuation-like notation. The exact meaning can depend on the surrounding text and style, so it’s best to use it according to the orthographic convention you’re following.
Common uses
- •Writing Hebrew abbreviations where a geresh-style mark is required
- •Editorial punctuation in Hebrew text to follow standard typographic conventions
- •Designing Hebrew typography layouts that require the correct punctuation character
- •Marking characters or notations in Hebrew learning material and references
- •Using the exact Unicode punctuation in digital publishing and web content
Examples
׳ Hebrew Geresh (U+05F3) – Copy & Info
- ׳א׳
- ׳ב׳
- ׳ג׳
- ׳ד׳
- ׳ה׳
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05F3 | |
| HTML Entity | ׳ | |
| HTML Code | ׳ | |
| CSS | \05F3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1523 | |
| Decimal | 1523 |
How to type Hebrew Punctuation Geresh Letter (׳)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1523 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05F3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05F3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05f3, 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 Punctuation Geresh letter mean?
Hebrew punctuation geresh (׳) is a punctuation mark in the Hebrew alphabet block. Its Unicode identity is “HEBREW PUNCTUATION GERESH” (U+05F3), and it’s commonly used as a short, angled stroke in Hebrew writing. In practice, the geresh can be used to mark specific linguistic or editorial conventions, such as indicating abbreviations, differentiating similar letter forms in certain contexts, or adding punctuation-like notation. The exact meaning can depend on the surrounding text and style, so it’s best to use it according to the orthographic convention you’re following.
What is the Unicode code point for ׳?
The character ׳ is U+05F3, named “HEBREW PUNCTUATION GERESH”.
How can I copy and paste the Hebrew geresh correctly?
Copy the character from this page and paste it directly into your text. If you need web input, use the exact character U+05F3.
Is this the same as an apostrophe or prime (') symbol?
No. ׳ is Hebrew punctuation geresh (U+05F3). Apostrophe (') and prime (′) are different characters with different code points.
Where is the geresh used in Hebrew text?
It’s used as a Hebrew punctuation mark for specific conventions that depend on context, such as abbreviations or editorial notation.