Greek Capital Letter Iota With Psili And Oxia Letter
Ἴ is a Greek capital iota with specific breathing and accent marks.
U+1F3C
Ἴ (Greek Capital Letter Iota with Psili and Oxia) is a Unicode Greek letter variant used in polytonic Greek text. It includes both a psili (smooth breathing) and an oxia (acute accent). You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Greek Capital Letter Iota With Psili And Oxia Letter Meaning
Ἴ is a Greek capital letter form of iota that carries two diacritical marks: psili and oxia. In polytonic Greek, these marks affect how the letter is pronounced and how it should be represented in scholarly or typographic contexts. The symbol is primarily relevant when writing or typesetting Greek with full diacritics, such as in edited texts, study materials, or language-learning resources that require accurate orthography. When you need a visually correct uppercase iota with those specific marks, Ἴ is the dedicated character to use rather than combining separate characters.
Common uses
- •Typography and typesetting for polytonic Greek texts that require accurate uppercase iota with diacritics
- •Academic or educational materials (handouts, worksheets, or references) using standard Greek orthography
- •Digital humanities and text-annotation projects needing exact character matching
- •E-learning content or glossaries where pronunciation and accent marks matter visually
- •UI strings and branding where a precise Greek letter with diacritics must appear
Examples
Ἴ Greek Capital Letter Iota with Psili and Oxia
- ἼἼλιος, in a Greek reading exercise
- ἼΧαίρετε, Ἴ, as a stylized example in a lesson handout
- ἼΜελέτη: Ἴωτα με ψιλή και όξεια
- ἼΣελίδα Ἴ, chapter marker in a study document
- ἼΣημείωση: Ἴ is used as an accented uppercase iota
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F3C | |
| HTML Entity | Ἴ | |
| HTML Code | Ἴ | |
| CSS | \1F3C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7996 | |
| Decimal | 7996 |
How to type Greek Capital Letter Iota With Psili And Oxia Letter (Ἴ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7996 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1F3C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1F3C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f3c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ἴ 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 Iota With Psili And Oxia letter mean?
Ἴ is a Greek capital letter form of iota that carries two diacritical marks: psili and oxia. In polytonic Greek, these marks affect how the letter is pronounced and how it should be represented in scholarly or typographic contexts. The symbol is primarily relevant when writing or typesetting Greek with full diacritics, such as in edited texts, study materials, or language-learning resources that require accurate orthography. When you need a visually correct uppercase iota with those specific marks, Ἴ is the dedicated character to use rather than combining separate characters.
What is the Unicode code point for Ἴ?
Its Unicode code point is U+1F3C.
How can I copy Ἴ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: Ἴ for the character as provided (HTML entity: Ἴ).
What escape sequences are available for Ἴ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1F3C and JavaScript escape: \\u{1F3C}.
Is Ἴ the same as a plain Greek capital Iota?
No. Ἴ includes specific diacritics (psili and oxia), so it’s not identical to an unaccented or differently marked Iota.