Greek Numeral Sign Letter
ʹ (U+0374) is the Greek Numeral Sign used to mark letters as Greek numerals.
U+0374
ʹ is a Greek Numeral Sign character from the Greek block (Unicode U+0374). It’s commonly used in Greek numeral notation to indicate that a letter represents a number. This page helps you copy it reliably and use it in text, web, and code.
Greek Numeral Sign Letter Meaning
The Greek Numeral Sign (ʹ, U+0374) is a punctuation-like mark used in the traditional Greek numeral system. In running text, it helps distinguish numeral letters from ordinary letters by signaling that the adjacent letter(s) should be read as a number. Typically, a numeral letter such as alpha (Α) or beta (Β) is followed by ʹ, producing forms like Αʹ and Βʹ. It’s a typographic notation rather than a mathematical operator, and it may appear in titles, dates, cataloging, and edited texts that preserve historical numeral styles.
Common uses
- •Writing Greek numerals in plain text (e.g., Αʹ, Βʹ) where letters represent numbers
- •Publishing or editing Greek texts that use traditional numeral notation
- •Displaying list items or edition numbers in Greek numeral style
- •Formatting catalog references or labels that require Greek numerals
- •Designing typography samples that show how Greek numeral signs appear
Examples
ʹ Greek Numeral Sign
- ʹΑʹ
- ʹΒʹ
- ʹΓʹ
- ʹΔʹ
- ʹΖʹ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0374 | |
| HTML Entity | ʹ | |
| HTML Code | ʹ | |
| CSS | \0374 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 884 | |
| Decimal | 884 |
How to type Greek Numeral Sign Letter (ʹ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 884 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0374 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0374. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0374, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʹ 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 Numeral Sign letter mean?
The Greek Numeral Sign (ʹ, U+0374) is a punctuation-like mark used in the traditional Greek numeral system. In running text, it helps distinguish numeral letters from ordinary letters by signaling that the adjacent letter(s) should be read as a number. Typically, a numeral letter such as alpha (Α) or beta (Β) is followed by ʹ, producing forms like Αʹ and Βʹ. It’s a typographic notation rather than a mathematical operator, and it may appear in titles, dates, cataloging, and edited texts that preserve historical numeral styles.
What character is ʹ?
ʹ is the Greek Numeral Sign (Unicode U+0374). It marks that a Greek numeral letter should be read as a number.
Where does the Greek Numeral Sign appear in Greek numerals?
It’s usually placed alongside (most commonly after) the numeral letter, as in forms like Αʹ or Βʹ.
How can I copy ʹ reliably on the web?
Use the literal character ʹ, or paste the HTML entity ʹ or the Unicode escapes \0374 / \u{0374} depending on your environment.
Is ʹ the same as the apostrophe or prime mark?
No. While it can look similar to other marks, ʹ is a distinct Unicode character (Greek Numeral Sign) and should be used when you specifically need Greek numeral notation.