Latin Small Letter Z With Circumflex Letter
ẑ is the lowercase z with a circumflex, used in extended Latin-based writing systems and precise transliteration.
U+1E91
ẑ (U+1E91) is a Latin Extended letter: the lowercase form of z with a circumflex accent. It’s commonly needed when writing languages or transcriptions that distinguish this modified sound or spelling. Use the copy options below or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to include it reliably.
Latin Small Letter Z With Circumflex Letter Meaning
ẑ is a typographic character that represents “z” with a circumflex accent. The circumflex changes the letter’s identity in languages and scholarly or practical transcriptions where diacritics are meaningful—often distinguishing pronunciation or spelling from plain “z”. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point (U+1E91, HTML entity ẑ), it’s important to use the correct character rather than approximations like “z” plus a separate accent. In text, ẑ typically functions as part of a word rather than a standalone symbol, so it’s most useful for accurate writing, localization, and indexing.
Common uses
- •Typing or publishing words from languages/transliterations that require z with circumflex
- •Adding accurate characters in names, places, or proper nouns for localization
- •Scholarly writing and citations that use precise Latin diacritics
- •Creating UI labels, forms, or profiles where the exact spelling matters
- •Programming/documentation content that must preserve correct Unicode text
Examples
ẑ — Latin small letter z with circumflex
- ẑẑaša
- ẑmeẑim
- ẑḑo ẑe
- ẑẑurich
- ẑpreẑentation
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E91 | |
| HTML Entity | ẑ | |
| HTML Code | ẑ | |
| CSS | \1E91 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7825 | |
| Decimal | 7825 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Z With Circumflex Letter (ẑ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7825 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1E91 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1E91. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1e91, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ẑ 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 Z With Circumflex letter mean?
ẑ is a typographic character that represents “z” with a circumflex accent. The circumflex changes the letter’s identity in languages and scholarly or practical transcriptions where diacritics are meaningful—often distinguishing pronunciation or spelling from plain “z”. Because it is a distinct Unicode code point (U+1E91, HTML entity ẑ), it’s important to use the correct character rather than approximations like “z” plus a separate accent. In text, ẑ typically functions as part of a word rather than a standalone symbol, so it’s most useful for accurate writing, localization, and indexing.
What Unicode character is ẑ?
ẑ is the “LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH CIRCUMFLEX” at code point U+1E91.
How do I copy ẑ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ẑ.
How do I type ẑ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1E91. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{1E91}.
Is ẑ the same as writing “z” plus a separate circumflex accent?
No. ẑ is a single dedicated Unicode character (U+1E91). “z + combining circumflex” may look similar but is not the same code point.