Cyrillic Small Letter Yi Letter
ї is the Cyrillic small letter yi (U+0457), used in Ukrainian and other Cyrillic writing.
U+0457
The symbol ї is a Cyrillic small letter with a specific Unicode identity. If you need the exact character for text, web, or programming, use the provided code point and copy options below.
Cyrillic Small Letter Yi Letter Meaning
ї is the Cyrillic small letter “yi”, represented in Unicode as U+0457 (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER YI). The HTML entity for this character is ї, and it can be typed or generated using the escapes \\\\0457 (CSS) and \\\\u{0457} (JavaScript). In written languages that use Cyrillic, this character helps spell words accurately and avoid mistakes caused by using a look-alike Latin “i” or other similar letters. Use it when a word specifically requires the Cyrillic “yi” form rather than any visually similar character.
Common uses
- •Typing Ukrainian words that require the Cyrillic letter ї
- •Correct display of names, places, and branding written in Cyrillic
- •Creating consistent search and sorting for Cyrillic text fields
- •Web and app content where exact Unicode characters must match
- •Programming text templates or localization strings containing ї
Examples
ї — Cyrillic small letter yi (U+0457)
- їїхати
- їУкраїна
- їсім’ї
- їмої друзі
- їМарія та їй
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0457 | |
| HTML Entity | ї | |
| HTML Code | ї | |
| CSS | \0457 |
FAQ
What does the Cyrillic Small Letter Yi letter mean?
ї is the Cyrillic small letter “yi”, represented in Unicode as U+0457 (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER YI). The HTML entity for this character is ї, and it can be typed or generated using the escapes \\\\0457 (CSS) and \\\\u{0457} (JavaScript). In written languages that use Cyrillic, this character helps spell words accurately and avoid mistakes caused by using a look-alike Latin “i” or other similar letters. Use it when a word specifically requires the Cyrillic “yi” form rather than any visually similar character.
What is the Unicode code point for ї?
ї is U+0457 (CYRILLIC SMALL LETTER YI).
How can I copy ї reliably for web use?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ї to ensure it renders correctly.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ї?
CSS: \\\\0457. JavaScript: \\\\u{0457}.
Is ї the same as the Latin letter i?
No. ї is a Cyrillic character. Using the Latin “i” can change the text and spelling.