Meem
مAbout the Arabic Letter م Meem
Meem is a Moon Letter.
Meem is the counterpart of the English letter M. When it's in the Final form, it has a long tail that hangs low.
You may also see this letter spelled as Miim.
Look-alikes
The Isolated form of Meem ( م ) doesn't have a look-alike. But the Medial form looks a bit like the Medial form of the twins Fa and Qaf, and also the Medial form of the twins Ayn and Ghayn in some fonts.
How to Write the Arabic Letter م Meem
Most Arabic letters change shape depending on where they appear in a word. Meem connects on both sides.
Example Arabic Words with م Meem (tap to hear)
م Meem with Tashkeel
Arabic vowels are written as small marks above or below the letter. Tap to hear Meem with each short vowel.
Fatha (a)
Short "a" sound
Damma (u)
Short "u" sound
Kasra (i)
Short "i" sound
Meem is a Moon Letter
Meem is a moon letterMoon letters keep the ل in ال (al-) — both sounds are pronounced clearly. (حرف قمري). When the definite article ال (al-) comes before Meem, both letters are pronounced clearly — al-m...The ل keeps its sound.
Key Takeaways: Arabic Letter Meem
- • Meem is written م and sounds like /m/
- • ArabicQuick mnemonic: think of a Moon crescent to remember its shape
- • It is a moon letter and connects on both sides
- • It has four forms: isolated, initial, medial, and final
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