Hebrew Letter Ayin
Copy and paste the hebrew letter ayin symbol ע (U+05E2) instantly. Part of the Hebrew Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Hebrew Letter Ayin
- Unicode Block
- Hebrew
- Code Point
- U+05E2
The Hebrew Letter Ayin (ע) is a Unicode character assigned to the Hebrew block at code point U+05E2. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The hebrew letter ayin symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ע to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
עin your code - 4.For CSS, use
\05E2with the content property
Understanding Hebrew Letter Ayin
Assigned to code point U+05E2, the hebrew letter ayin (ע) serves a precise role within the Hebrew block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value 05E2 places this character at decimal position 1506 in the Unicode table. This position within the Hebrew range means it shares encoding characteristics with its neighboring characters. The CSS notation \05E2 is particularly useful in pseudo-element content properties, while \u{05E2} works in template literals and string concatenation.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "hebrew letter," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.