Hebrew Letter Yod Letter
י is the Hebrew letter Yod, a common character used in Hebrew text and names.
U+05D9
Hebrew letter Yod is written as “י” and used as a standard character in Hebrew. This page provides reliable Unicode and copy-ready forms so you can paste it into design, writing, and code.
Hebrew Letter Yod Letter Meaning
Yod (י) is the Hebrew letter “HEBREW LETTER YOD” with Unicode code point U+05D9. In Hebrew writing, it functions as a letter within words and can appear in many common contexts such as roots, names, and grammatical forms. Like other letters in Hebrew, its exact sound or transliteration can vary depending on the surrounding text and linguistic usage, but the character itself is always the same symbol: י. Because it’s a standalone letter, it’s often used directly in digital text, typography, and UI elements that support Hebrew. It can also be used as a visual mark in designs that reference Hebrew script.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing Hebrew text in documents, chat, and email
- •Entering the letter in forms or search fields that accept Hebrew input
- •Using it in UI labels or right-to-left interfaces that show Hebrew words
- •Designing Hebrew typography in posters, logos, and social media graphics
- •Implementing the character in web apps using correct Unicode escapes
Examples
י (Hebrew Letter Yod) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ישלום יוסי
- יספר יוסף
- ייום טוב
- ימשה יעקב
- ימשפחת ישראלי
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+05D9 | |
| HTML Entity | י | |
| HTML Code | י | |
| CSS | \05D9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 1497 | |
| Decimal | 1497 |
How to type Hebrew Letter Yod Letter (י)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 1497 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 05D9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 05D9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 05d9, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy י 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 Hebrew Letter Yod letter mean?
Yod (י) is the Hebrew letter “HEBREW LETTER YOD” with Unicode code point U+05D9. In Hebrew writing, it functions as a letter within words and can appear in many common contexts such as roots, names, and grammatical forms. Like other letters in Hebrew, its exact sound or transliteration can vary depending on the surrounding text and linguistic usage, but the character itself is always the same symbol: י. Because it’s a standalone letter, it’s often used directly in digital text, typography, and UI elements that support Hebrew. It can also be used as a visual mark in designs that reference Hebrew script.
What is the Unicode for Hebrew letter Yod (י)?
Its Unicode code point is U+05D9.
How do I copy Yod (י) into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: י
What is the CSS escape for י?
The CSS escape is: \\05D9
What JavaScript escape can I use for this character?
You can use: \\u{05D9}