Greek Psili Letter
᾿ is the Greek psili diacritic (U+1FBF), used in Greek orthography and transliteration contexts.
U+1FBF
The Greek psili, ᾿, is a Unicode character used as a diacritic mark in Greek writing. It’s commonly referenced by its name and code point U+1FBF. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape sequences in web and software contexts.
Greek Psili Letter Meaning
Greek psili (᾿) is a diacritic character from the Greek block, with Unicode name “GREEK PSILI” and code point U+1FBF. In Greek orthography, psili marks relate to pronunciation features (especially the presence of an initial “rough” or “smooth/breathing” sound depending on the broader spelling context). In modern digital text, it’s most often encountered when working with Greek text processing, academic materials, transliteration/annotation, or preparing typography that preserves diacritics accurately. Because it’s a combining-style mark visually tied to surrounding letters, it’s typically used in combination with adjacent Greek characters rather than as a standalone punctuation mark.
Common uses
- •Copying exact Greek diacritics for digital texts and proofreading
- •Typing or labeling Greek words in educational or reference materials
- •Annotating transliterations where breathing marks must be preserved
- •Preparing typography in design tools that require correct Unicode diacritics
- •Using the character in HTML/CSS/JavaScript inputs where Unicode accuracy matters
Examples
᾿ Greek Psili Symbol
- ᾿᾿Αθήνα
- ᾿᾿Ἑλλάς
- ᾿᾿λόγος
- ᾿᾿ἔλαφος
- ᾿᾿Ὀδυσσεύς
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FBF | |
| HTML Entity | ᾿ | |
| HTML Code | ᾿ | |
| CSS | \1FBF |
FAQ
What does the Greek Psili letter mean?
Greek psili (᾿) is a diacritic character from the Greek block, with Unicode name “GREEK PSILI” and code point U+1FBF. In Greek orthography, psili marks relate to pronunciation features (especially the presence of an initial “rough” or “smooth/breathing” sound depending on the broader spelling context). In modern digital text, it’s most often encountered when working with Greek text processing, academic materials, transliteration/annotation, or preparing typography that preserves diacritics accurately. Because it’s a combining-style mark visually tied to surrounding letters, it’s typically used in combination with adjacent Greek characters rather than as a standalone punctuation mark.
How do I copy the Greek psili (᾿) reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (᾿). For best results, paste it into Unicode-aware apps like modern browsers, editors, or design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Greek psili?
The Unicode code point is U+1FBF, Unicode name is “GREEK PSILI”.
What HTML entity can I use for this symbol?
You can use the HTML entity ᾿.
How can I include it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1FBF. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{1FBF}.