Greek Small Letter Iota With Psili And Perispomeni Letter
Greek small iota with psili and perispomeni (Unicode U+1F36) for polytonic text and accurate copying.
U+1F36
ἶ is a Greek polytonic character used to write iota with specific diacritics. If you need exact spelling or scholarly text, using the correct Unicode character matters. This page helps you copy, identify, and use ἶ reliably.
Greek Small Letter Iota With Psili And Perispomeni Letter Meaning
ἶ is the Greek small letter iota (ι) carrying the diacritic marks psili and perispomeni, as indicated by its Unicode description: GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH PSILI AND PERISPOMENI. In practice, it appears in polytonic Greek where accents and breathings are written as part of the letter form. The psili (rough breathing) and perispomeni (a specific circumflex-like accent) distinguish words that would otherwise be ambiguous in non-diacritic spellings. Use this exact character when preparing editions, citations, language learning materials, or any text that must match established orthography.
Common uses
- •Copying polytonic Greek text into documents and web pages
- •Preparing linguistic or academic materials that require exact diacritics
- •Typing or editing Church/Greek-language content that uses breathings and accents
- •Using in digital typography or font testing for polytonic Greek glyphs
- •Creating search-accurate citations and references where orthography must match
Examples
ἶ Greek Small Letter Iota with Psili and Perispomeni
- ἶἶδομεν λόγους ἐν τῇ γραφῇ.
- ἶἶλεως γένοιτο τὸ ῥῆμα.
- ἶΚαὶ ἶνα γράφωμεν ἀκριβῶς.
- ἶἶνταῦθα ὁ τόνος φαίνεται σαφῶς.
- ἶΧρήσιμον ἐστὶν τὸ ἶ ἐν πολυτονικῇ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F36 | |
| HTML Entity | ἶ | |
| HTML Code | ἶ | |
| CSS | \1F36 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 7990 | |
| Decimal | 7990 |
How to type Greek Small Letter Iota With Psili And Perispomeni Letter (ἶ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 7990 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 1F36 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 1F36. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f36, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ἶ 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 Psili And Perispomeni letter mean?
ἶ is the Greek small letter iota (ι) carrying the diacritic marks psili and perispomeni, as indicated by its Unicode description: GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH PSILI AND PERISPOMENI. In practice, it appears in polytonic Greek where accents and breathings are written as part of the letter form. The psili (rough breathing) and perispomeni (a specific circumflex-like accent) distinguish words that would otherwise be ambiguous in non-diacritic spellings. Use this exact character when preparing editions, citations, language learning materials, or any text that must match established orthography.
What Unicode character is ἶ?
ἶ is the Unicode character U+1F36, named “GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH PSILI AND PERISPOMENI”.
How can I copy ἶ on the web?
Copy the character directly (ἶ). You can also use the HTML entity ἶ or the Unicode form U+1F36.
What do the psili and perispomeni diacritics indicate?
They specify the rough breathing (psili) and the perispomeni accent on the small iota letter, which is required for accurate polytonic Greek spelling.
Why does it matter to use the exact character?
Using the exact Unicode character helps ensure correct rendering, copying, and matching against the intended orthography in scholarly and polytonic Greek texts.