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U+2137 · Letterlike Symbols

Gimel Symbol

Gimel Symbol is the Unicode character U+2137 (official name “GIMEL SYMBOL”) from the Letterlike Symbols block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s letterlike symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2137
HTMLℷ
U+2137

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2137
Decimal8503
HTML named entityℷ
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2137
JavaScript\u2137
Python\u2137
UTF-8 bytesE2 84 B7
UTF-162137
URL-encoded%E2%84%B7

Character details

Official nameGIMEL SYMBOL
Unicode blockLetterlike Symbols
General categoryOther Letter (Lo)
SymbolHero categoryLetterlike Symbols
Decomposition<compat> U+05D2
EmojiNo

How to type ℷ

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2137 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “gimel symbol”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “gimel symbol”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2137.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “gimel symbol” or enter U+2137.
  • HTML: &gimel; or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8503)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ℷ?

It is U+2137 (GIMEL SYMBOL), decimal 8503.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2137 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “gimel symbol”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity &gimel; or the numeric reference ℷ.