Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi Letter
ͳ is the Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi (Unicode U+0373), used as a specific Greek archaic character.
U+0373
ͳ is a Greek archaic letter with its own Unicode code point (U+0373). It’s mainly used when you need the exact character for typography, reference text, or encoding accuracy. This page helps you copy it reliably across apps and tools.
Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi Letter Meaning
ͳ (U+0373) is the Unicode character named “Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi.” In contexts that discuss the archaic Greek alphabet, this symbol represents the letter called sampi. Because it has a dedicated code point, it’s important for accurate text reproduction: using the correct symbol rather than a visually similar character helps preserve spelling, names, catalog entries, and scholarly formatting. Designers and developers often choose it when they need precise Unicode text (for example, in fonts, digital editions, or data labels), not as a general-purpose punctuation mark.
Common uses
- •Typography for Greek archaic or historical alphabet displays
- •Academic or reference documents that require the exact character U+0373
- •Digital editions and transcription work where exact letter forms matter
- •UI labels or identifiers in projects involving Greek script variants
- •Testing font coverage and Unicode rendering for Greek archaic characters
Examples
ͳ Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi
- ͳͳ
- ͳλογοͳ ͳ
- ͳΑρχαία γραφή: ͳ
- ͳunicode U+0373 → ͳ
- ͳΧαρακτήρας ͳ για μεταγραφή
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0373 | |
| HTML Entity | ͳ | |
| HTML Code | ͳ | |
| CSS | \0373 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 883 | |
| Decimal | 883 |
How to type Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi Letter (ͳ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 883 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0373 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0373. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0373, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ͳ 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 Small Letter Archaic Sampi letter mean?
ͳ (U+0373) is the Unicode character named “Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi.” In contexts that discuss the archaic Greek alphabet, this symbol represents the letter called sampi. Because it has a dedicated code point, it’s important for accurate text reproduction: using the correct symbol rather than a visually similar character helps preserve spelling, names, catalog entries, and scholarly formatting. Designers and developers often choose it when they need precise Unicode text (for example, in fonts, digital editions, or data labels), not as a general-purpose punctuation mark.
What Unicode character is ͳ?
ͳ is “Greek Small Letter Archaic Sampi” with Unicode code point U+0373.
How can I copy ͳ reliably in code?
You can use the Unicode escape: \\0373 or \\u{0373} (JavaScript). You can also use the HTML entity: ͳ.
Will it display correctly in all fonts?
Not necessarily. Display depends on whether the chosen font supports U+0373. If it doesn’t, you may see a missing-glyph box.
Is ͳ a punctuation mark?
No. ͳ is a Greek letter (an archaic letter), not punctuation. Use it when you specifically need the letter form.