Latin Small Letter Ay Letter
ꜽ is the Latin Extended letter “ay” (U+A73D) used in specialized writing and font work.
U+A73D
ꜽ is a Unicode character from the “Latin Extended” block. It’s written as a lowercase letter named “Latin Small Letter Ay.” You can copy it directly or generate it using its Unicode code point.
Latin Small Letter Ay Letter Meaning
ꜽ, Unicode U+A73D, is the “LATIN SMALL LETTER AY.” As a dedicated letter form, it’s typically used when a specific “ay” glyph is required for transcription, typography, or language-related text. Its meaning is mainly functional: it represents a particular character distinct from other Latin letters. Because it’s not widely available in every font, it may not render the same everywhere; for reliable display, ensure your chosen font supports Latin Extended characters. In text workflows, it’s also useful when you need exact character matching (for example, in editor searches, data entry, or naming conventions).
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting precise “ay” letters in multilingual or transcription text
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended glyph coverage
- •Generating labels, identifiers, or strings that must match a specific Unicode character
- •Preparing documents that require accurate character-by-character representation
- •Design mockups where a distinct lowercase “ay” letter shape is required
Examples
ꜽ Latin Small Letter Ay
- ꜽꜽ is included in Latin Extended.
- ꜽPlease replace a with ꜽ in this sample.
- ꜽThe glyph for ꜽ should appear in the chosen font.
- ꜽIn Unicode, ꜽ is U+A73D.
- ꜽUse ꜽ when the exact “ay” character is required.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A73D | |
| HTML Entity | ꜽ | |
| HTML Code | ꜽ | |
| CSS | \A73D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42813 | |
| Decimal | 42813 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Ay Letter (ꜽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42813 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A73D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A73D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a73d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꜽ 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 Small Letter Ay letter mean?
ꜽ, Unicode U+A73D, is the “LATIN SMALL LETTER AY.” As a dedicated letter form, it’s typically used when a specific “ay” glyph is required for transcription, typography, or language-related text. Its meaning is mainly functional: it represents a particular character distinct from other Latin letters. Because it’s not widely available in every font, it may not render the same everywhere; for reliable display, ensure your chosen font supports Latin Extended characters. In text workflows, it’s also useful when you need exact character matching (for example, in editor searches, data entry, or naming conventions).
What Unicode code point is ꜽ?
ꜽ is U+A73D (Unicode name: LATIN SMALL LETTER AY).
How can I type ꜽ in code?
You can use the Unicode escape \\u{A73D} (JavaScript) or \\A73D (CSS escape).
Will ꜽ render correctly on all devices?
Not always. Rendering depends on whether the active font supports Latin Extended characters like U+A73D.
Is ꜽ the same as a regular Latin “a”?
No. ꜽ is a separate Unicode character with its own letter form and code point (U+A73D).