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Cyrillic Small Letter Izhitsa Letter

ѵ is the Cyrillic small letter Izhitsa, a distinct character from other Cyrillic letters.

U+0475

The symbol ѵ is part of the Cyrillic alphabet. On this page you can copy it directly and use reliable Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes when you need it in code or design.

Cyrillic Small Letter Izhitsa Letter Meaning

ѵ (U+0475) is the Cyrillic small letter Izhitsa. It’s a specific letter distinct from more commonly seen Cyrillic characters, so it may not look the same as “и” or “й” in many fonts. You’ll mainly encounter it in older Cyrillic orthographies, historical texts, names, and scholarly transcriptions where the exact letter matters. For digital use, the most important thing is copying the exact character or inserting it via the correct Unicode/HTML/CSS escape so your text doesn’t get replaced by a similar-looking letter.

Common uses

  • Typing or copying historical Cyrillic text that includes izhitsa
  • Correctly rendering scholarly transcriptions and transliterations
  • Designing typography samples or font glyph previews for Cyrillic
  • Creating accurate labels in archives, catalogs, or academic documents
  • Writing and sharing text where the exact Unicode character must be preserved

Examples

ѵ Cyrillic Small Letter Izhitsa

  • ѵѵѵ ѵѵ ѵѵ
  • ѵПример: ѵ
  • ѵСлово с ѵ в тексте
  • ѵИмена: ѵ в записи
  • ѵТест глифов: ѵ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0475
HTML Entityѵ
HTML Codeѵ
CSS\0475

FAQ

What does the Cyrillic Small Letter Izhitsa letter mean?

ѵ (U+0475) is the Cyrillic small letter Izhitsa. It’s a specific letter distinct from more commonly seen Cyrillic characters, so it may not look the same as “и” or “й” in many fonts. You’ll mainly encounter it in older Cyrillic orthographies, historical texts, names, and scholarly transcriptions where the exact letter matters. For digital use, the most important thing is copying the exact character or inserting it via the correct Unicode/HTML/CSS escape so your text doesn’t get replaced by a similar-looking letter.

What Unicode character is ѵ?

ѵ is the Cyrillic small letter Izhitsa with Unicode code point U+0475.

How can I copy ѵ reliably in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ѵ.

How do I insert ѵ in CSS or in code?

You can use the CSS escape \\0475, or in JavaScript use \\u{0475}.

Why does ѵ sometimes look like other Cyrillic letters?

Some fonts and rendering setups may make ѵ look similar to other Cyrillic letters, so it’s best to use the exact Unicode character (U+0475) and verify the glyph in your target font.