Latin Small Letter Turned Y Letter
ʎ (U+028E) is the Latin small letter turned Y used in extended Latin text.
U+028E
ʎ is a Latin Extended character known as the Latin Small Letter Turned Y. It can be used when you need a distinct “turned Y” shape in plain text, typography, or font-based mockups. This page includes practical copy options and code escapes.
Latin Small Letter Turned Y Letter Meaning
The symbol ʎ (Unicode U+028E) is a lowercase letterform called “LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED Y.” It is part of the Latin Extended block, which provides additional characters beyond the basic Latin alphabet. Visually, it resembles a Y that has been turned, making it useful when a specific typographic glyph is needed rather than the regular letter “y.” Depending on context, it may be used in language/phonetic writing, stylistic lettering, or branding where a distinctive lowercase character is preferred. When you copy it, ensure your font supports the Unicode character so it renders correctly.
Common uses
- •Phonetic or linguistic writing where a “turned y” glyph is required
- •Typography and logo mockups that need a distinct lowercase form
- •Scientific and technical notes that reference extended Latin characters
- •Social media handles or usernames that want a visually different “y”
- •Document editing for texts that already contain U+028E characters
Examples
ʎ Latin Small Letter Turned Y
- ʎmʎa
- ʎʎes
- ʎhello ʎ
- ʎfile_ʎ_suffix
- ʎʎanguage_notes
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+028E | |
| HTML Entity | ʎ | |
| HTML Code | ʎ | |
| CSS | \028E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 654 | |
| Decimal | 654 |
How to type Latin Small Letter Turned Y Letter (ʎ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 654 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 028E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 028E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 028e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ʎ 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 Turned Y letter mean?
The symbol ʎ (Unicode U+028E) is a lowercase letterform called “LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED Y.” It is part of the Latin Extended block, which provides additional characters beyond the basic Latin alphabet. Visually, it resembles a Y that has been turned, making it useful when a specific typographic glyph is needed rather than the regular letter “y.” Depending on context, it may be used in language/phonetic writing, stylistic lettering, or branding where a distinctive lowercase character is preferred. When you copy it, ensure your font supports the Unicode character so it renders correctly.
What is the Unicode code point for ʎ?
ʎ is Unicode U+028E (LATIN SMALL LETTER TURNED Y).
How do I copy ʎ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ʎ
How can I write ʎ in CSS or JavaScript?
Use CSS/escape style \\028E and JavaScript escape \\u{028E}.
Will ʎ always display correctly on my device?
It depends on font support. If your font lacks U+028E, it may fall back to a different glyph or show a missing-character box.