Latin Small Letter Lambda With Stroke Letter
ƛ is the Latin small letter lambda with stroke (U+019B), often used as a distinct lambda-like character.
U+019B
ƛ (Unicode U+019B) is a Latin Extended character named “LATIN SMALL LETTER LAMBDA WITH STROKE.” It looks lambda-like but is not the same as the common Greek letter λ.
Latin Small Letter Lambda With Stroke Letter Meaning
ƛ is a Unicode character (U+019B) that belongs to the “Latin Extended” block. Visually it resembles a lambda, but with an added stroke, which helps distinguish it from the Greek small letter lambda (λ). In plain text, it’s most useful when you specifically need this exact character—for example, matching typography, using a particular glyph in a logo, or representing a character from a font set where ƛ has a dedicated design. Because it is less common than λ, it may render differently depending on font support.
Common uses
- •Typography and font-specific designs that require the exact ƛ glyph
- •Copying characters from documents, signage, or templates that use U+019B
- •Branding or logo text where ƛ’s distinctive stroke is part of the look
- •Game/UI labels or in-app text where a particular character codepoint is expected
- •Technical writing or data labeling when distinguishing ƛ from λ
Examples
ƛ Latin Small Letter Lambda with Stroke
- ƛƛ is different from λ.
- ƛUse ƛ when the design specifies U+019B.
- ƛFont A shows ƛ clearly; Font B may not.
- ƛThe symbol ƛ appears in this wordmark.
- ƛCopy/paste ƛ to keep the same character.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+019B | |
| HTML Entity | ƛ | |
| HTML Code | ƛ | |
| CSS | \019B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 411 | |
| Decimal | 411 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Lambda With Stroke Letter (ƛ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 411 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 019B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 019B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 019b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ƛ 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 Small Letter Lambda With Stroke letter mean?
ƛ is a Unicode character (U+019B) that belongs to the “Latin Extended” block. Visually it resembles a lambda, but with an added stroke, which helps distinguish it from the Greek small letter lambda (λ). In plain text, it’s most useful when you specifically need this exact character—for example, matching typography, using a particular glyph in a logo, or representing a character from a font set where ƛ has a dedicated design. Because it is less common than λ, it may render differently depending on font support.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ƛ?
ƛ is U+019B (LATIN SMALL LETTER LAMBDA WITH STROKE).
How do I copy and paste ƛ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page and paste it into your document or editor. This preserves the exact Unicode character rather than a similar-looking letter.
Is ƛ the same as the Greek letter λ?
No. ƛ is a different character (U+019B) than the Greek small letter lambda λ (U+03BB). They can look similar but are not interchangeable in codepoints.
Why does ƛ look different in some fonts?
Rendering depends on whether the font includes the glyph for U+019B. If the font lacks support, you may see a fallback glyph or a different appearance.