Latin Small Letter V With Curl Letter
ⱴ is the Latin small letter V with curl, used as a precise character in extended Latin text.
U+2C74
ⱴ (U+2C74) is a Unicode character from the Latin Extended block. It’s useful when you need to match specific typography or text exactly. This page helps you copy, identify, and insert the symbol reliably.
Latin Small Letter V With Curl Letter Meaning
ⱴ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH CURL” (Unicode U+2C74). As a letterform, it functions like a variant of the lowercase “v” in the Latin alphabet, but with a distinct curled shape. Its meaning is primarily character-identity: it’s used when a particular font, transcription system, or legacy text requires this exact Unicode code point. In normal writing, it won’t replace plain “v” in a visually consistent way across fonts. For accurate results, use the Unicode character itself rather than approximations.
Common uses
- •Exact-copying legacy or scholarly text that contains the specific character U+2C74
- •Typography and font testing to verify how a system renders this Latin Extended glyph
- •Creating consistent nameplates, labels, or UI strings that must match a reference character
- •Preparing documents that require character-by-character fidelity (e.g., digital archives)
- •Transcription or notation work where a specific “v” variant is required
Examples
ⱴ Latin Small Letter V with Curl
- ⱴⱴ
- ⱴv ⱴ v
- ⱴUse ⱴ in the extended Latin text.
- ⱴCharacter check: ⱴ should appear here.
- ⱴU+2C74: ⱴ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2C74 | |
| HTML Entity | ⱴ | |
| HTML Code | ⱴ | |
| CSS | \2C74 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11380 | |
| Decimal | 11380 |
How to type Latin Small Letter V With Curl Letter (ⱴ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11380 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2C74 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2C74. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2c74, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⱴ 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 V With Curl letter mean?
ⱴ is “LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH CURL” (Unicode U+2C74). As a letterform, it functions like a variant of the lowercase “v” in the Latin alphabet, but with a distinct curled shape. Its meaning is primarily character-identity: it’s used when a particular font, transcription system, or legacy text requires this exact Unicode code point. In normal writing, it won’t replace plain “v” in a visually consistent way across fonts. For accurate results, use the Unicode character itself rather than approximations.
What Unicode character is ⱴ?
ⱴ is the Unicode character “LATIN SMALL LETTER V WITH CURL”, code point U+2C74.
How can I copy ⱴ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⱴ.
How do I type ⱴ using CSS or JavaScript escapes?
CSS escape: \\2C74. JavaScript (Unicode code point) escape: \\u{2C74}.
Is ⱴ the same as a normal lowercase v?
It’s a distinct Unicode letter with a different glyph shape. It should be used when the exact character U+2C74 is required, not as a generic replacement for “v”.