Latin Capital Letter Y With Hook Letter
Ƴ is a Latin Extended capital Y character with a hook (U+01B3).
U+01B3
Ƴ is a Latin Extended character used to represent a specific form of the letter Y. It’s commonly needed for accurate typography, names, and language-specific text. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in code.
Latin Capital Letter Y With Hook Letter Meaning
Ƴ (U+01B3) is the Unicode character named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Y WITH HOOK. It belongs to the “Latin Extended” block and represents a capital Y shape that includes a distinctive hook. In practice, Ƴ is mainly used to ensure correct spelling and visual accuracy when working with text that requires this exact glyph. You may encounter it in properly spelled names, transliterations, or specialized typography where substituting a plain “Y” would change the intended look. For developers, it’s also a useful example of how to insert a non-ASCII Unicode character reliably across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying a name or word that specifically uses Ƴ
- •Designing logos or headings that need an exact glyph shape
- •Preparing multilingual documents that require correct Latin Extended characters
- •Programming interfaces and content where Unicode fidelity matters
- •Creating consistent text styles in templates and social media graphics
Examples
Ƴ Latin Capital Letter Y with Hook
- ƳƳara
- ƳSaƳon
- ƳƳvette
- ƳToday: Ƴ
- ƳName: Ƴ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+01B3 | |
| HTML Entity | Ƴ | |
| HTML Code | Ƴ | |
| CSS | \01B3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 435 | |
| Decimal | 435 |
How to type Latin Capital Letter Y With Hook Letter (Ƴ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 435 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 01B3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 01B3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 01b3, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy Ƴ 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 Y With Hook letter mean?
Ƴ (U+01B3) is the Unicode character named LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Y WITH HOOK. It belongs to the “Latin Extended” block and represents a capital Y shape that includes a distinctive hook. In practice, Ƴ is mainly used to ensure correct spelling and visual accuracy when working with text that requires this exact glyph. You may encounter it in properly spelled names, transliterations, or specialized typography where substituting a plain “Y” would change the intended look. For developers, it’s also a useful example of how to insert a non-ASCII Unicode character reliably across platforms.
What Unicode character is Ƴ?
Ƴ is LATIN CAPITAL LETTER Y WITH HOOK, with code point U+01B3.
How can I copy Ƴ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page (Ƴ) and paste it into your document, editor, or design tool.
Can I insert Ƴ using code?
Yes. Use the provided Unicode escapes, such as \\u{01B3} in JavaScript or \\01B3 where supported.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
It should display when the font supports Latin Extended characters. If a font lacks the glyph, you may see a fallback character.