Greek Small Letter Iota With Dasia Letter
ἱ is the Greek small letter iota with dasia (U+1F31), used in Greek texts requiring this breathing mark.
U+1F31
This page helps you understand and copy the symbol ἱ. It is a Unicode character named “Greek small letter iota with dasia” (U+1F31). Use it in digital Greek text, typography, and accurate scholarly or language content.
Greek Small Letter Iota With Dasia Letter Meaning
ἱ (U+1F31) is a Greek small letter iota combined with a dasia, which is a rough breathing mark. In practice, this character appears in Greek writing systems where the breathing mark is part of the correct spelling and pronunciation details. You may see it in historical or classical Greek material, in educational resources, and in digitally typeset texts that preserve orthographic marks. Because it is a single Unicode character, it’s useful when you want the exact glyph rather than approximating it with separate letters and diacritics.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting accurate Ancient/Polytonic Greek text that includes a dasia on iota
- •Proofreading and correcting Greek typography where breathing marks must be exact
- •Labels, captions, or footnotes in language-learning materials using precise characters
- •Scholarly writing or digital editions that preserve orthographic detail
- •Web and app content requiring consistent Unicode rendering of Greek diacritics
Examples
ἱ Greek small letter iota with dasia
- ἱἱ λόγος (example snippet)
- ἱγράφει ἱστορία (example snippet)
- ἱπαράδειγμα: ἱδέα (example snippet)
- ἱὁ κανών ἱ (example snippet)
- ἱσὺν ἱ ἀρχῇ (example snippet)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F31 | |
| HTML Entity | ἱ | |
| HTML Code | ἱ | |
| CSS | \1F31 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7985 | |
| Decimal | 7985 |
How to type Greek Small Letter Iota With Dasia Letter (ἱ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7985 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1F31 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1F31. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f31, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ἱ 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 Iota With Dasia letter mean?
ἱ (U+1F31) is a Greek small letter iota combined with a dasia, which is a rough breathing mark. In practice, this character appears in Greek writing systems where the breathing mark is part of the correct spelling and pronunciation details. You may see it in historical or classical Greek material, in educational resources, and in digitally typeset texts that preserve orthographic marks. Because it is a single Unicode character, it’s useful when you want the exact glyph rather than approximating it with separate letters and diacritics.
What Unicode character is ἱ?
ἱ is the Unicode character “GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH DASIA” with code point U+1F31.
How can I copy ἱ?
Copy the character shown on this page (“ἱ”). You can also use the HTML entity (ἱ) or the escapes if your tool supports them.
Is ἱ a combination of multiple characters?
In Unicode, ἱ is typically handled as a single character (U+1F31). Some related text may be represented with base letters plus combining marks, but this page targets the specific character.
Why is the breathing mark important?
In Greek orthography, breathing marks are part of the correct spelling/pronunciation details. Using the proper Unicode character helps ensure accurate display and text matching.