Greek Small Letter Heta Letter
ͱ is the Greek small letter heta (U+0371), used as a specific character in Greek text and typography.
U+0371
ͱ is a Greek-script character with the Unicode code point U+0371. It’s commonly referred to as the Greek small letter heta. Use it when you need the exact character in documents, fonts, or digital text.
Greek Small Letter Heta Letter Meaning
The character “ͱ” is Unicode character U+0371, named “Greek small letter heta.” As a specific Greek letter, its meaning is tied to representing that letter in Greek text or in scholarly/typographic contexts that require exact characters. You may encounter it in historical or specialized Greek representations, but the most practical use is accurate transcription and consistent rendering across platforms. If you’re copying text for a specific script or studying Greek typography, using the correct Unicode character matters for correct searching, sorting, and font display.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting accurate Greek text that includes the small letter heta
- •Preparing scholarly or typographic documents that require exact Unicode characters
- •Creating names, labels, or identifiers that must match a defined character set
- •Developing or testing fonts and glyph coverage for the Greek block
- •Programming content pipelines that depend on stable Unicode code points
Examples
ͱ Greek small letter heta
- ͱλέξηͱ στο κείμενο
- ͱδοκίμιοͱ με χαρακτήρα U+0371
- ͱτύπος: ͱ
- ͱαναζήτηση: ͱ
- ͱσειρά χαρακτήρων: αβͱγ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0371 | |
| HTML Entity | ͱ | |
| HTML Code | ͱ | |
| CSS | \0371 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 881 | |
| Decimal | 881 |
How to type Greek Small Letter Heta Letter (ͱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 881 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0371 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0371. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0371, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ͱ 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 Heta letter mean?
The character “ͱ” is Unicode character U+0371, named “Greek small letter heta.” As a specific Greek letter, its meaning is tied to representing that letter in Greek text or in scholarly/typographic contexts that require exact characters. You may encounter it in historical or specialized Greek representations, but the most practical use is accurate transcription and consistent rendering across platforms. If you’re copying text for a specific script or studying Greek typography, using the correct Unicode character matters for correct searching, sorting, and font display.
What Unicode character is ͱ?
ͱ is the Unicode character “GREEK SMALL LETTER HETA” with code point U+0371.
How can I copy ͱ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided encodings like ͱ (HTML entity) or \\u{0371} (JavaScript escape).
Why does ͱ sometimes not display correctly?
If your font or system lacks the glyph, you may see a blank box or a fallback character. Try a Unicode-capable font that supports U+0371.
Is ͱ the same as another Greek letter?
No—ͱ is a distinct Unicode character named Greek small letter heta (U+0371), separate from other Greek letters.