Latin Small Letter Turned A Letter
ɐ is the Latin small letter turned a (U+0250), a Unicode character used for stylistic or phonetic text.
U+0250
The character ɐ is a Latin letter variant known as the turned a. It has a specific Unicode code point (U+0250), so it can be reliably copied across platforms. Below you’ll find meanings, practical uses, and copy-friendly options.
Latin Small Letter Turned A Letter Meaning
ɐ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED A” with the Unicode code point U+0250. It looks like a reversed/turned lowercase a, and it’s often used for stylistic lettering, text effects, or typographic branding where a “turned” look is desired. In practice, it can also appear in phonetic or transcription-like contexts as a Latin character variant, depending on the font and system used. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not just a rotated “a” made with a font effect), it’s best copied directly when you need the exact symbol.
Common uses
- •Stylistic text in graphic design, posters, and UI mockups
- •Creating mirrored/turned-letter aesthetic in titles and headings
- •Including the exact Unicode character in documents or typography projects
- •Phonetic/transcription-like writing where a turned-a symbol is preferred
- •Social media and usernames that use unusual letterforms
Examples
ɐ Latin small letter turned a
- ɐɐɐɐ
- ɐturn ɐ for a different letter shape
- ɐmy handle: exɐmple
- ɐuse ɐ in typographic experiments
- ɐɐ is U+0250
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0250 | |
| HTML Entity | ɐ | |
| HTML Code | ɐ | |
| CSS | \0250 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 592 | |
| Decimal | 592 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Turned A Letter (ɐ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 592 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0250 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0250. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0250, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ɐ 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 Turned A letter mean?
ɐ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED A” with the Unicode code point U+0250. It looks like a reversed/turned lowercase a, and it’s often used for stylistic lettering, text effects, or typographic branding where a “turned” look is desired. In practice, it can also appear in phonetic or transcription-like contexts as a Latin character variant, depending on the font and system used. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (not just a rotated “a” made with a font effect), it’s best copied directly when you need the exact symbol.
What Unicode character is ɐ?
ɐ is LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED A, with Unicode code point U+0250.
How can I copy ɐ reliably?
Copy the character directly (ɐ) or use one of the provided escapes like ɐ or \\u{0250} in your code.
Is ɐ the same as a rotated lowercase “a”?
No. ɐ is a specific Unicode character (U+0250). Rotating a normal “a” via styling may not produce the same character or rendering everywhere.
Will ɐ display correctly on all devices?
It should if the font supports the character. If it doesn’t, you may see a fallback font or a different glyph shape.