כֶּלֶב
🐶 dog
Meet Kaf
kahf · numeric value 20
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כCursive
כTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
k with a dot; kh without it.
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Kaf is letter 11 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Kaf has the numeric value twenty. The Hebrew word kaf can mean a palm. At the end of a word this letter uses the final form shown on this page.
Keep the shape rounded and compare it with bet. Practice the final form only at the end of a word.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Kaf make?
k with a dot; kh without it. Keep the shape rounded and compare it with bet. Practice the final form only at the end of a word.
What is the numeric value of Kaf?
Its ordinary gematria value is 20. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Kaf have a final form?
Yes. Use ך at the end of a word. The ordinary value stays 20.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
כַּדּוּר
⚽ ball
כּוֹכָב
⭐ star
Follow the writing guide
Keep the shape rounded and compare it with bet. Practice the final form only at the end of a word. This animation follows the print-letter tracing paths. Handwriting styles can differ.
Reference: Gesenius, Hebrew Grammar, section 5 (alphabet and numbering). Sound guides here describe modern Israeli Hebrew; family and community pronunciations vary.