Latin Small Letter H With Caron Letter
ȟ is the Latin small letter H with caron (U+021F), used in languages that require this specific diacritic.
U+021F
ȟ is a Unicode character: Latin small letter H with caron (U+021F). You can copy it directly or use HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for accurate text rendering. It’s commonly needed when writing or displaying names, words, or terms that use this diacritic.
Latin Small Letter H With Caron Letter Meaning
ȟ is a Latin character used to represent an “h” sound with a caron diacritic. The caron (ˇ) is the small wedge-like mark above the letter, and the specific form encoded here is the lowercase “h” with that diacritic: U+021F (LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH CARON). Its exact phonetic value depends on the language orthography, but in practice it matters most for correct spelling, proper names, and accurate text matching. If you’re working with multilingual content, typography, or localization, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid look-alike substitutions that can change meaning or sorting behavior.
Common uses
- •Writing names and words from languages/orthographies that use H with caron
- •Typing or localizing content where correct Unicode characters are required for spelling
- •Labeling maps, signage, or catalog entries that include diacritic-bearing letters
- •Creating search/matchable text for databases that store the exact character
- •Designing fonts and UI text that must render diacritics correctly
Examples
ȟ Latin Small Letter H with Caron
- ȟȟehe
- ȟȟɪnȟȟ
- ȟȟu
- ȟtȟan
- ȟȟow
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+021F | |
| HTML Entity | ȟ | |
| HTML Code | ȟ | |
| CSS | \021F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 543 | |
| Decimal | 543 |
How to type Latin Small Letter H With Caron Letter (ȟ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 543 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 021F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 021F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 021f, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ȟ 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 H With Caron letter mean?
ȟ is a Latin character used to represent an “h” sound with a caron diacritic. The caron (ˇ) is the small wedge-like mark above the letter, and the specific form encoded here is the lowercase “h” with that diacritic: U+021F (LATIN SMALL LETTER H WITH CARON). Its exact phonetic value depends on the language orthography, but in practice it matters most for correct spelling, proper names, and accurate text matching. If you’re working with multilingual content, typography, or localization, using the correct Unicode character helps avoid look-alike substitutions that can change meaning or sorting behavior.