U+08D3 "" Arabic Small Low Waw Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Kufi Arabic Source: Browser Default

U+08D3 "" Arabic Small Low Waw is a diacritical mark used in the Arabic script, specifically within the extended Arabic range for the Quranic and African languages, representing a small waw placed low relative to the baseline. This glyph functions as a phonetic or orthographic modifier, often indicating a short vowel sound or a specific syllabic nuance in certain writing traditions, such as those for the Wolof or Fulani languages. It is distinct from the standard Arabic letter waw and serves to clarify pronunciation in contexts where precise vocalization is necessary, thereby aiding in the accurate rendition of sacred or literary texts.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
࣓
HTML Hex Encoding
࣓
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE0 0xA3 0x93
UTF-16 Encoding
0x08D3
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000008D3
C/C++/Java Escape
\u08d3