Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Macron Letter
Ᾱ is a Greek capital letter alpha with macron, encoded as U+1FB9.
U+1FB9
Ᾱ is a Greek character used in contexts where the macron matters, such as scholarly text and accurate Greek typography. On this page you can copy the symbol and use it in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Macron Letter Meaning
Ᾱ is the Greek capital letter alpha with a macron (¯) placed above the letter. The macron distinguishes a specific written form of alpha, which is often important in transcription, transliteration, or text that follows a particular orthographic convention. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (U+1FB9), it’s meant to be used as a single character rather than combining a normal capital alpha with a separate macron. Designers and writers may also use it for consistent branding or display typography when representing Greek text precisely.
Common uses
- •Publishing or editing scholarly Greek text that requires a macron over alpha
- •Creating accurate typographic samples for linguistics or education materials
- •Using the character in digital inscriptions, titles, or headings that must match Unicode precisely
- •Marking specific forms in transliteration/transcription workflows where diacritics are significant
- •Front-end and CMS content entry where you need a single copyable Unicode symbol
Examples
Ᾱ Greek Capital Letter Alpha with Macron
- ᾹᾹνήρ
- ᾹᾹιγαίον
- ᾹΤῆς Ᾱλφαβήτου
- ᾹᾹ ὁ λόγος
- ᾹΔιόρθωση: Ᾱ → σωστός χαρακτήρας
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FB9 | |
| HTML Entity | Ᾱ | |
| HTML Code | Ᾱ | |
| CSS | \1FB9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8121 | |
| Decimal | 8121 |
How to type Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Macron Letter (Ᾱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8121 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1FB9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1FB9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1fb9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ᾱ 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 Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Macron letter mean?
Ᾱ is the Greek capital letter alpha with a macron (¯) placed above the letter. The macron distinguishes a specific written form of alpha, which is often important in transcription, transliteration, or text that follows a particular orthographic convention. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character (U+1FB9), it’s meant to be used as a single character rather than combining a normal capital alpha with a separate macron. Designers and writers may also use it for consistent branding or display typography when representing Greek text precisely.
What Unicode character is Ᾱ?
Ᾱ is the Greek capital letter alpha with macron. Its Unicode code point is U+1FB9.
How can I paste Ᾱ reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity Ᾱ or paste the character directly: Ᾱ.
What are the JavaScript and CSS escapes for this character?
JavaScript: \\u{1FB9}. CSS: \\1FB9.
Is Ᾱ the same as a regular Greek capital alpha?
No. Ᾱ includes a macron and is a distinct Unicode character, so it should be used when the macron form is required.