Latin Small Letter P With Hook Letter
ƥ (Latin small letter P with hook) is a Latin Extended character used in specific alphabets and typographic styles.
U+01A5
ƥ is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended set. It’s commonly used when a font or encoding needs the exact “p with hook” form. You can copy it directly or use the provided code points in HTML and code.
Latin Small Letter P With Hook Letter Meaning
ƥ is the Latin small letter “p with hook” (Unicode U+01A5). Like other Latin Extended characters, it is used when standard ASCII letters aren’t sufficient to represent a specific letter shape. In practice, it appears in properly encoded text for certain languages or transliterations, and it may also be used in branding or typography to create a distinctive look. Because it has a dedicated Unicode identity, using ƥ instead of a plain “p” helps maintain consistent rendering across systems that support the character and the chosen font.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting exact text in languages or transliterations that use the p-with-hook letter
- •Typography and branding mockups where a distinctive glyph is required
- •Creating consistent labels in design systems that include extended Latin characters
- •Writing documentation or metadata that must preserve exact Unicode characters
- •Embedding the character in HTML/text content using its numeric entity or Unicode escape
Examples
ƥ — Latin Small Letter P With Hook
- ƥƥƥ
- ƥƥower
- ƥFont: ƥ
- ƥSymbol: ƥ (U+01A5)
- ƥUse ƥ in labels
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+01A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ƥ | |
| HTML Code | ƥ | |
| CSS | \01A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 421 | |
| Decimal | 421 |
How to type Latin Small Letter P With Hook Letter (ƥ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 421 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 01A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 01A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 01a5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ƥ 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 P With Hook letter mean?
ƥ is the Latin small letter “p with hook” (Unicode U+01A5). Like other Latin Extended characters, it is used when standard ASCII letters aren’t sufficient to represent a specific letter shape. In practice, it appears in properly encoded text for certain languages or transliterations, and it may also be used in branding or typography to create a distinctive look. Because it has a dedicated Unicode identity, using ƥ instead of a plain “p” helps maintain consistent rendering across systems that support the character and the chosen font.
What Unicode character is ƥ?
ƥ is the Latin small letter P with hook, with Unicode code point U+01A5.
How do I write ƥ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity ƥ (as given: ƥ).
How do I use ƥ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape \\u{01A5} (as given: \\u{01A5}).
Is ƥ the same as a normal lowercase p?
No. ƥ is a distinct Unicode character with its own glyph shape (p with hook), so it won’t be the same as plain “p” in text or rendering.