U+06F8 "۸" Extended Arabic-Indic Digit Eight Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+06F8 "۸" Extended Arabic-Indic Digit Eight is a numeric symbol used primarily in Arabic script contexts, representing the digit eight in the Eastern Arabic numeral system, which is distinct from the Western Arabic digits (0-9) used in English. It belongs to the block of Arabic script characters in Unicode and appears visually as a mirrored or stylized version of the digit eight, written from right to left in accordance with Arabic writing direction. This character is commonly employed in regions like Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of the Middle East for numbers in text, dates, and formal documents, ensuring proper representation of numerals in languages such as Persian, Urdu, and Pashto. Its inclusion in Unicode facilitates consistent digital communication and data processing across systems that support Arabic scripts.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
۸ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
۸ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xDB 0xB8 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x06F8 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000006F8 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u06f8 |
Unicode Properties