Latin Capital Letter U With Circumflex Letter
Û is a Latin capital U with a circumflex accent, commonly used in languages that require diacritics.
U+00DB
Û is the uppercase form of U with a circumflex (ˆ) placed above the letter. It’s a single Unicode character with codepoint U+00DB, often used in names, loanwords, and proper orthography. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Latin Capital Letter U With Circumflex Letter Meaning
Û (U+00DB) is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U WITH CIRCUMFLEX.” The circumflex diacritic is used in various European languages and orthographies to distinguish pronunciation, distinguish words, or reflect historical spelling. In practical terms, Û is mainly a letter for correct spelling in languages that use U with circumflex, and it also appears in proper names and standardized romanizations where that diacritic is required. In typography and UI, using the single character Û (not a plain U plus a separate accent) helps ensure consistent rendering, searching, and text processing.
Common uses
- •Typing correct uppercase diacritics in names and brands that include Û
- •Writing or formatting text in languages/orthographies that require U with circumflex
- •Creating searchable labels in forms, profiles, and databases that store the exact character
- •Designing multilingual typography samples and UI strings
- •Programming text content where Unicode-accurate characters are required
Examples
Û — Latin Capital Letter U with Circumflex
- ÛHÛGUE is a placeholder name with a diacritic.
- ÛPlease enter your last name exactly as written: ÜÛ (example).
- ÛThe poster headline uses Û to match the original spelling.
- ÛA product code might include Û in uppercase.
- ÛIn documentation, Û appears in the referenced term.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00DB | |
| HTML Entity | Û | |
| HTML Code | Û | |
| CSS | \00DB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0219 | |
| Decimal | 219 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter U With Circumflex Letter (Û)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 219 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00DB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00DB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00db, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Û 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 Latin Capital Letter U With Circumflex letter mean?
Û (U+00DB) is the Unicode character “LATIN CAPITAL LETTER U WITH CIRCUMFLEX.” The circumflex diacritic is used in various European languages and orthographies to distinguish pronunciation, distinguish words, or reflect historical spelling. In practical terms, Û is mainly a letter for correct spelling in languages that use U with circumflex, and it also appears in proper names and standardized romanizations where that diacritic is required. In typography and UI, using the single character Û (not a plain U plus a separate accent) helps ensure consistent rendering, searching, and text processing.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Û?
Û has Unicode codepoint U+00DB.
How can I insert Û using HTML?
Use the entity Û.
How do I use Û in CSS?
You can use the escape \00DB in contexts that support Unicode escapes (for example, in some CSS content values).
Is Û the same as a plain U with an accent added separately?
For best consistency, use the single Unicode character Û rather than combining a separate U and accent mark; the single character ensures proper rendering and text matching.