What is the proper name in Arabic for the miniature ا or sometimes called dagger alif?
I can't even find this alif in my keyboard but I am referring to the little alif that goes above consonants and acts as fathah. Is there a proper name for it in Arabic? Also, what is the keyboard shortcut to writing it?

Thank you in advance.

Alf Khanjariya ألف خنجرية‎‎ yes..?

Question

What is the proper name in Arabic for the miniature ا or sometimes called dagger alif?
I can't even find this alif in my keyboard but I am referring to the little alif that goes above consonants and acts as fathah. Is there a proper name for it in Arabic? Also, what is the keyboard shortcut to writing it?

Thank you in advance.

Alf Khanjariya ألف خنجرية‎‎ yes..?

Answer

Hello,
You can type الألف الخنجرية using Microsoft Word 
1. Go to Font - choose Traditional Arabic 
2. Write your word
3. Go to insert - symbol - more symbols 
4. In the character code box type 0670 then insert

I hope you find this helpful

Answer

Just like Tasneem said, in English the usual name is a direct translation of "الألف الخنجرية", meaning we usually call it "dagger alef".

لا تفوّت فرصة تعلّم لغة جديدة وأنت مرتاح في منزلك. تصفّح مجموعتنا المختارة من مدرّسي اللغات ذوي الخبرة وسجّل في درسك الأول الآن!