Greek Capital Letter Omega With Psili Letter
Ὠ is the Greek capital omega with the psili (smooth breathing) mark, used in Greek text and transliteration contexts.
U+1F68
Ὠ is a specific Greek letter form: a capital Omega combined with the psili breathing mark. It’s useful when you need an exact Unicode character for Greek typography or accurate transcription. Use the copy variations below to paste it reliably into HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Greek Capital Letter Omega With Psili Letter Meaning
The character Ὠ is “Greek Capital Letter Omega with Psili” (a capital Omega with the psili, the smooth-breathing diacritic). In Greek orthography, breathing marks indicate how the initial sound is articulated, and they appear in polytonic Greek writing. You’ll most often see this letter in contexts that require correct diacritics rather than just the base Ω. When writing or publishing Greek texts digitally—especially older or fully marked Greek—using the correct precomposed character helps maintain typographic accuracy and consistent rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying a precise polytonic Greek character into documents or web pages
- •Producing accurate Greek text in digital editions, studies, or quotations
- •Using the exact glyph in typography, signage, or design mockups that require diacritics
- •Filling form fields or UI labels where a specific Unicode character must match
- •Encoding/transmitting Greek text correctly when working with HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Examples
Ὠ Greek Capital Letter Omega with Psili
- ὨὨ ἦλθες νῦν;
- ὨΣῶσόν με, Ὠ Κύριε.
- ὨὬνομα καὶ ἄρχη.
- ὨἘν τῇ βιβλίῳ: Ὠ
- ὨΟἱ τύποι Ὠ και Ὠ̄ διαφέρουν.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F68 | |
| HTML Entity | Ὠ | |
| HTML Code | Ὠ | |
| CSS | \1F68 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8040 | |
| Decimal | 8040 |
How to type Greek Capital Letter Omega With Psili Letter (Ὠ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8040 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1F68 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1F68. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f68, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ὠ 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 Omega With Psili letter mean?
The character Ὠ is “Greek Capital Letter Omega with Psili” (a capital Omega with the psili, the smooth-breathing diacritic). In Greek orthography, breathing marks indicate how the initial sound is articulated, and they appear in polytonic Greek writing. You’ll most often see this letter in contexts that require correct diacritics rather than just the base Ω. When writing or publishing Greek texts digitally—especially older or fully marked Greek—using the correct precomposed character helps maintain typographic accuracy and consistent rendering across platforms.
How do I copy Ὠ (Greek Capital Letter Omega with Psili)?
Use the symbol at the top of this page and paste it directly. You can also copy the HTML entity (Ὠ) or the Unicode escapes if you’re coding.
What is the Unicode name of this character?
The Unicode name is “GREEK CAPITAL LETTER OMEGA WITH PSILI.”
What are the correct HTML/CSS/JavaScript encodings for it?
HTML entity: Ὠ. CSS escape: \\1F68. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F68}.
Is Ὠ the same as Ω?
No. Ω is the plain capital Omega, while Ὠ includes the psili breathing mark. If you need the diacritic, use Ὠ.