Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Vrachy Letter
Ᾰ is a Greek capital alpha character with the vráchy diacritic, available at U+1FB8.
U+1FB8
Ᾰ is the Greek capital letter alpha with the vráchy (breve) diacritic. It’s useful when you need accurate Greek typography, especially for specialized texts or scholarly references.
Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Vrachy Letter Meaning
Ᾰ is a Unicode Greek capital letter alpha combined with the vráchy diacritic. In typography, diacritics like vráchy are used to distinguish specific orthographic or phonetic readings, so this character is most relevant when you need faithful representation rather than a generic “Alpha” fallback. Because it is a dedicated precomposed Unicode character (U+1FB8), using this exact symbol helps maintain consistent rendering across systems that support the character. If your text requires Greek diacritic precision, copy/paste the symbol or use the provided code points (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) to ensure correct display.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Greek text that specifically requires alpha with the vráchy diacritic
- •Typography and proofreading for scholarly or linguistic documents using exact Unicode characters
- •UI/UX and graphic design where consistent character shapes matter (e.g., Greek-themed branding)
- •Developer use in internationalized content that must match a known reference text
- •Publishing workflows for print/digital materials that require precise Greek diacritic representation
Examples
Ᾰ Greek Capital Letter Alpha with Vrachy
- ᾸᾸ
- ᾸΠαράδειγμα: Ᾰ
- ᾸΚείμενο με Ᾰ στο σωστό σημείο.
- ᾸΑλφαβητικό σύμβολο: Ᾰ
- ᾸΑναφορά χαρακτήρα U+1FB8: Ᾰ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FB8 | |
| HTML Entity | Ᾰ | |
| HTML Code | Ᾰ | |
| CSS | \1FB8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8120 | |
| Decimal | 8120 |
How to type Greek Capital Letter Alpha With Vrachy Letter (Ᾰ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8120 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1FB8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1FB8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1fb8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ᾰ 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 Vrachy letter mean?
Ᾰ is a Unicode Greek capital letter alpha combined with the vráchy diacritic. In typography, diacritics like vráchy are used to distinguish specific orthographic or phonetic readings, so this character is most relevant when you need faithful representation rather than a generic “Alpha” fallback. Because it is a dedicated precomposed Unicode character (U+1FB8), using this exact symbol helps maintain consistent rendering across systems that support the character. If your text requires Greek diacritic precision, copy/paste the symbol or use the provided code points (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) to ensure correct display.
What Unicode character is Ᾰ?
Ᾰ is the Greek capital letter alpha with vráchy. Unicode code point: U+1FB8.
How can I paste or enter Ᾰ reliably?
Use copy/paste from this page, or insert the Unicode code point (U+1FB8) via your editor or from the provided escapes.
What are the HTML and coding escapes for Ᾰ?
HTML entity: Ᾰ CSS escape: \\1FB8 JavaScript escape: \\u{1FB8}.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly when the selected font supports U+1FB8. For best results, test in your target environments.