Greek Psili And Varia Letter
῍ is the Greek psili and varia mark used with polytonic Greek text.
U+1FCD
῍ is a Greek diacritic character from the polytonic Greek tradition. It combines a psili and a varia in a single symbol. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode and escape forms in HTML and code.
Greek Psili And Varia Letter Meaning
The character ῍ is named “GREEK PSILI AND VARIA” and has Unicode code point U+1FCD. In practice, it functions as a diacritic mark for polytonic Greek writing, representing specific tonal/phonetic and breathing information as part of orthographic conventions. It appears in texts that use multiple diacritics rather than modern simplified Greek. Because it is a precomposed diacritic character, many users prefer copying the exact symbol for consistency instead of assembling multiple marks manually. For web and software usage, rely on the provided Unicode value and escapes to ensure correct rendering.
Common uses
- •Copying into polytonic Greek captions, subtitles, or proofreading notes
- •Typing or publishing academic text that requires traditional Greek diacritics
- •Using in web content where Unicode characters must render correctly
- •Including in custom typography samples or font testing for Greek marks
- •Adding to metadata, usernames, or labels that must preserve exact diacritics
Examples
῍ Greek psili and varia
- ῍῍ ἄνθρωπος
- ῍Σώμα: ῍
- ῍Σημείωση ῍
- ῍Πρότυπο κειμένου ῍ με διακριτικά
- ῍Δείτε: ῍ για Πολυτονική
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1FCD | |
| HTML Entity | ῍ | |
| HTML Code | ῍ | |
| CSS | \1FCD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8141 | |
| Decimal | 8141 |
How to type Greek Psili And Varia Letter (῍)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8141 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1FCD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1FCD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1fcd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ῍ 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 Psili And Varia letter mean?
The character ῍ is named “GREEK PSILI AND VARIA” and has Unicode code point U+1FCD. In practice, it functions as a diacritic mark for polytonic Greek writing, representing specific tonal/phonetic and breathing information as part of orthographic conventions. It appears in texts that use multiple diacritics rather than modern simplified Greek. Because it is a precomposed diacritic character, many users prefer copying the exact symbol for consistency instead of assembling multiple marks manually. For web and software usage, rely on the provided Unicode value and escapes to ensure correct rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ῍?
῍ has Unicode code point U+1FCD.
How can I write ῍ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ῍.
How do I include ῍ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape form: \\u{1FCD}.
Will ῍ render correctly in browsers and apps?
It should in most Unicode-capable environments; if it doesn’t display, try a font that supports polytonic Greek characters.