Turned Greek Small Letter Iota Letter
℩ is the turned Greek small letter iota, a decorative Unicode character used in stylized typography.
U+2129
℩ is a Unicode character from the “Decorative & Stylized” category. It’s commonly used when you want a compact, ornamental glyph rather than a standard letter. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code and web text.
Turned Greek Small Letter Iota Letter Meaning
℩ (U+2129) is named “TURNED GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA.” In everyday usage, it’s mostly valued for its visual style: the turned form distinguishes it from a regular iota-like character. Designers may place it in headings, badges, logos, or decorative UI text where a unique glyph helps a layout stand out. Writers sometimes use it as a typographic accent or a symbolic marker in informal designs, while developers can include it reliably via its Unicode code point. Since it’s primarily decorative, the “meaning” is usually determined by your specific design context.
Common uses
- •Decorative headings or typographic accents in posters and social posts
- •Logo or brand ornamentation to add a distinctive glyph
- •UI embellishments such as separators, labels, or badges in design mockups
- •Custom bullet markers or section dividers in documents
- •Stylized annotations in creative writing or concept art text
Examples
℩ Turned Greek Small Letter Iota
- ℩Section ℩: Notes
- ℩Badge ℩ — Featured
- ℩Chapter ℩: Draft
- ℩★ ℩ ★ Limited edition
- ℩Item ℩ — In progress
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2129 | |
| HTML Entity | ℩ | |
| HTML Code | ℩ | |
| CSS | \2129 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8489 | |
| Decimal | 8489 |
How to type Turned Greek Small Letter Iota Letter (℩)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8489 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2129 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2129. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2129, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ℩ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Turned Greek Small Letter Iota letter mean?
℩ (U+2129) is named “TURNED GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA.” In everyday usage, it’s mostly valued for its visual style: the turned form distinguishes it from a regular iota-like character. Designers may place it in headings, badges, logos, or decorative UI text where a unique glyph helps a layout stand out. Writers sometimes use it as a typographic accent or a symbolic marker in informal designs, while developers can include it reliably via its Unicode code point. Since it’s primarily decorative, the “meaning” is usually determined by your specific design context.
What Unicode character is ℩?
℩ is “TURNED GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA” with Unicode code point U+2129.
How do I copy ℩ into HTML?
You can copy it directly, or use the HTML entity: ℩ (Unicode U+2129).
What CSS/JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\2129. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{2129}.
Is ℩ a letter or a symbol with a fixed meaning?
It’s primarily a decorative/stylized glyph. Like many ornamental Unicode characters, its “meaning” usually comes from the design context where you place it.