Latin Small Letter Visigothic Z Letter
ꝣ is the Latin small letter Visigothic Z (U+A763), used as a specific historical/letterform character.
U+A763
ꝣ is a Unicode character with the name “Latin Small Letter Visigothic Z” (U+A763). It’s useful when you need that exact letterform for texts, typography, or encoding historical styles. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.
Latin Small Letter Visigothic Z Letter Meaning
The symbol ꝣ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER VISIGOTHIC Z” (Unicode U+A763). It represents a specific small-letter form associated with the Visigothic alphabet tradition, but in modern use it’s primarily about typographic accuracy and character fidelity. Because this is a distinct Unicode character (not just a styled Z), using ꝣ helps preserve the intended glyph when publishing, designing, or handling legacy/historical text. It’s also convenient for creators who want consistent rendering across platforms that support this code point.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact character for historical or scholarly text where this letterform is expected
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended character coverage
- •Encoding/decoding workflows that require the precise Unicode character U+A763
- •Design mockups or posters that include niche letterforms for stylistic variety
- •Programming and text processing where exact character matching matters
Examples
ꝣ Latin Small Letter Visigothic Z
- ꝣaꝣaꝣo
- ꝣverꝣa
- ꝣꝣara
- ꝣlexꝣum
- ꝣnota ꝣ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+A763 | |
| HTML Entity | ꝣ | |
| HTML Code | ꝣ | |
| CSS | \A763 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 42851 | |
| Decimal | 42851 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Visigothic Z Letter (ꝣ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 42851 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type A763 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type A763. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type a763, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ꝣ 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 Visigothic Z letter mean?
The symbol ꝣ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER VISIGOTHIC Z” (Unicode U+A763). It represents a specific small-letter form associated with the Visigothic alphabet tradition, but in modern use it’s primarily about typographic accuracy and character fidelity. Because this is a distinct Unicode character (not just a styled Z), using ꝣ helps preserve the intended glyph when publishing, designing, or handling legacy/historical text. It’s also convenient for creators who want consistent rendering across platforms that support this code point.
What is the Unicode code point for ꝣ?
ꝣ is Unicode U+A763 (LATIN SMALL LETTER VISIGOTHIC Z).
How can I copy ꝣ into my document or website?
Copy the character ꝣ directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ꝣ.
What are the programming escape sequences for ꝣ?
CSS escape: \\A763. JavaScript (Unicode code point) escape: \\u{A763}.
Will ꝣ always display correctly on every device?
It will display correctly only if the user’s system and font support U+A763; otherwise it may fall back to a placeholder glyph.