Mim (م) — Arabic Letter Guide
Identical to English "m" as in "moon".
Last updated: May 2026 · Letter 24 of 28
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Mim — mīm (مِيم)
- Transliteration
- m
- IPA
- m
- Unicode
- U+0645
- Keyboard
- L
- Finger
- right ring
- Connects?
- Yes — on both sides
What is the letter Mim?
Mim is the twenty-fourth letter of the Arabic alphabet. Its shape has a small closed loop with a descending tail. Mim connects on both sides and is one of the easiest Arabic consonants for English speakers.
The four forms of Mim
Arabic letters change shape depending on their position in a word. Mim has four distinct forms:
| Position | Shape | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Isolated | م | Standing alone |
| Initial | مـ | At the start of a word, connecting to the right |
| Medial | ـمـ | In the middle of a word, connecting on both sides |
| Final | ـم | At the end of a word, connecting only on the right |
How to type Mim on Arabic keyboard
Arabic 101 key: press L.
Finger: right ring finger.
The key for Mim is mapped via the standard Arabic 101 keyboard layout, which is the default Arabic input source on Windows, macOS (as “Arabic - PC”), and most Linux distributions.
How to pronounce Mim
No special technique. Both lips close, voice resonates through the nose. Same as English "m".
Example words with Mim
Letters often confused with Mim
ha
Final mim (ـم) and final ha (ـه) can look similar in some fonts.
Build muscle memory for the whole alphabet
Knowing where Mim sits on the keyboard is one thing — being able to touch-type it without thinking is another. Our drills work through every letter in the alphabet with structured progression.
Frequently asked questions
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type mim (م) on the Arabic 101 keyboard?
Press the L key — mim sits on the home row under your right ring finger.
Does mim change shape much in different positions?
Modestly. The isolated and final forms (م ـم) have a tail descending below the line. The initial and medial forms (مـ ـمـ) are compact loops on the baseline. The loop shape is consistent across all forms.
Is mim ever silent?
No — mim is always pronounced wherever it appears.
Related Arabic letters
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