Greek Capital Letter Archaic Sampi Letter
Ͳ is the Greek Capital Letter Archaic Sampi (U+0372), a legacy Greek character used in scholarly text and typography.
U+0372
Ͳ is Unicode character U+0372, named GREEK CAPITAL LETTER ARCHAIC SAMPI. It’s a useful glyph when you need historically accurate Greek characters. Use the copy-ready forms below for web and app work.
Greek Capital Letter Archaic Sampi Letter Meaning
Ͳ is the Greek capital letter called Archaic Sampi (Unicode code point U+0372). Like many archaic Greek letters, it appears most often in specialized contexts rather than everyday Greek writing. Common reasons to use it include representing the archaic letter in linguistic or epigraphic discussions, matching a specific typographic character set, and ensuring correct text rendering when transcribing older sources. In addition, designers sometimes include it as a decorative or symbolic element because it stands out visually while remaining a true Unicode character.
Common uses
- •Transcribing or typesetting archaic Greek text in academic or editorial work
- •Printing or labeling materials that require the exact character U+0372
- •Creating custom typography samples that include the archaic Sampi glyph
- •Building language- or history-themed UI elements with a precise Unicode character
- •Using correct Unicode characters in digital manuscripts or inscriptions
Examples
Ͳ Greek Capital Letter Archaic Sampi
- ͲͲέσπιλον
- ͲἈρχαία Ͳ
- ͲΚώδικας: Ͳ (U+0372)
- ͲΣημείωση: χρήση Ͳ στο κείμενο
- ͲΤύπωμα δοκιμής: Ͳ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0372 | |
| HTML Entity | Ͳ | |
| HTML Code | Ͳ | |
| CSS | \0372 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 882 | |
| Decimal | 882 |
How to type Greek Capital Letter Archaic Sampi Letter (Ͳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 882 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0372 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0372. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0372, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ͳ 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 Archaic Sampi letter mean?
Ͳ is the Greek capital letter called Archaic Sampi (Unicode code point U+0372). Like many archaic Greek letters, it appears most often in specialized contexts rather than everyday Greek writing. Common reasons to use it include representing the archaic letter in linguistic or epigraphic discussions, matching a specific typographic character set, and ensuring correct text rendering when transcribing older sources. In addition, designers sometimes include it as a decorative or symbolic element because it stands out visually while remaining a true Unicode character.
What is the Unicode code point for Ͳ?
Ͳ is U+0372, named GREEK CAPITAL LETTER ARCHAIC SAMPI.
How can I copy Ͳ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ͳ.
How do I use Ͳ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \\0372.
How do I use Ͳ in JavaScript strings?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{0372}.