Latin Small Letter Z With Dot Below Letter
ẓ is the Latin small letter Z with a dot below (Unicode U+1E93).
U+1E93
ẓ (U+1E93) is a Unicode Latin Extended character used when a distinct “z” form is needed. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Latin Small Letter Z With Dot Below Letter Meaning
The symbol ẓ is the Unicode “LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DOT BELOW” (U+1E93). It represents a specific, dot-below variant of the Latin letter Z. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it’s preferred over approximations (like plain “z” or “z.”) when you need the exact glyph—such as in proper romanization/linguistic notation, typographic specifications, or text that must match a defined character set. Using the correct Unicode code point helps ensure correct rendering, searching, sorting behavior, and data consistency across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying exact text where a distinct “z with dot below” is required
- •Linguistic or romanization notes that require a dot-below “z”
- •Typography and font testing for Latin Extended characters
- •Creating consistent identifiers in datasets or catalogs
- •Writing content that must preserve character-level accuracy
Examples
ẓ — Latin Small Letter Z with Dot Below
- ẓẓara
- ẓaẓhar
- ẓbiẓin
- ẓmaẓbūt
- ẓẓəhir
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1E93 | |
| HTML Entity | ẓ | |
| HTML Code | ẓ | |
| CSS | \1E93 |
FAQ
What does the Latin Small Letter Z With Dot Below letter mean?
The symbol ẓ is the Unicode “LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DOT BELOW” (U+1E93). It represents a specific, dot-below variant of the Latin letter Z. Because it is a dedicated Unicode character, it’s preferred over approximations (like plain “z” or “z.”) when you need the exact glyph—such as in proper romanization/linguistic notation, typographic specifications, or text that must match a defined character set. Using the correct Unicode code point helps ensure correct rendering, searching, sorting behavior, and data consistency across fonts and platforms.
What Unicode character is ẓ?
ẓ is LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH DOT BELOW, Unicode code point U+1E93.
How do I copy ẓ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, or JavaScript) to ensure you get the exact U+1E93 character.
Why shouldn’t I use plain “z” instead of ẓ?
Plain “z” is a different Unicode character, so it may not render the same way and can break exact matching in text, searches, and data processing.
Will ẓ display correctly on all devices?
Most modern systems with Unicode-capable fonts should render it. If your font lacks the glyph, it may fall back to a different font or show a placeholder.