Latin Capital Letter U With Double Grave Letter
Ȕ is the Latin capital letter U with a double grave accent (U+0214).
U+0214
Ȕ (U+0214) is a Unicode character used in Latin Extended writing. It’s typically encountered in properly encoded texts that require a specific accent mark. Use it anywhere you need an uppercase U with a double grave.
Latin Capital Letter U With Double Grave Letter Meaning
Ȕ is an uppercase Latin letter “U” carrying a double grave accent. In Unicode terms, it belongs to the Latin Extended block, meaning it’s mainly used for accurately representing languages, transliterations, or specialized orthographies that use this specific diacritic. The double grave is part of the character’s identity, so it should not be replaced with a plain U or a different accent (like single grave) when precise spelling matters. In most everyday contexts, it won’t appear in standard English, but it is important in data entry, typography, and correctly rendered multilingual text.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering uppercase accented “U” in languages or scholarly transliteration systems
- •Displaying correct Unicode text in software, forms, and databases
- •Designing multilingual typography where exact diacritics must match character requirements
- •Copying characters into documents, captions, and social posts without losing the accent
- •Programming and debugging text rendering using the correct Unicode code point (U+0214)
Examples
Ȕ Latin Capital Letter U with Double Grave
- ȔȔra
- ȔSȔÑ
- ȔÎȔ
- ȔȔtil
- ȔDo Ȕ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0214 | |
| HTML Entity | Ȕ | |
| HTML Code | Ȕ | |
| CSS | \0214 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 532 | |
| Decimal | 532 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter U With Double Grave Letter (Ȕ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 532 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0214 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0214. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0214, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ȕ 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 Latin Capital Letter U With Double Grave letter mean?
Ȕ is an uppercase Latin letter “U” carrying a double grave accent. In Unicode terms, it belongs to the Latin Extended block, meaning it’s mainly used for accurately representing languages, transliterations, or specialized orthographies that use this specific diacritic. The double grave is part of the character’s identity, so it should not be replaced with a plain U or a different accent (like single grave) when precise spelling matters. In most everyday contexts, it won’t appear in standard English, but it is important in data entry, typography, and correctly rendered multilingual text.
What is the Unicode code point for Ȕ?
Ȕ has the Unicode code point U+0214.
How do I type or insert Ȕ in software?
Copy the character directly, or insert it using its escapes: HTML entity Ȕ or CSS escape \0214 (also JavaScript \u{0214}).
Is Ȕ the same as a normal “U”?
No. Ȕ is U with a double grave diacritic, so it’s a distinct character and may change meaning or spelling in languages that use it.
Where would I commonly encounter Ȕ?
You’ll most often see it in correctly encoded multilingual text, transliteration/linguistics content, and typography where the exact diacritic is required.