U+03D0 "ϐ" Greek Beta Symbol Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+03D0 "ϐ" Greek Beta Symbol is a variant form of the Greek letter beta, specifically designed for use as a medial or internal symbol in ancient Greek texts, where it contrasts with the standard letter beta (β) by lacking a descender to more easily connect with adjacent letters. This symbol is part of the Unicode Standard's Greek and Coptic block, and it is primarily relevant for accurate typographic representation of historical Greek manuscripts, ensuring that the distinct cursive or lowercase medial appearance is preserved in digital text. While not commonly used in modern Greek, its inclusion in Unicode allows scholars and typographers to faithfully reproduce the visual nuances of classical inscriptions and papyri.
General Properties
Code Point
U+03D0
Name
Greek Beta Symbol
Unicode 1.0 Name
Greek Small Letter Curled Beta
Decomposition Mapping
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
ϐ
HTML Hex Encoding
ϐ
UTF-8 Encoding
0xCF 0x90
UTF-16 Encoding
0x03D0
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000003D0
C/C++/Java Escape
\u03d0
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Simple Uppercase Code Point
Simple Titlecase Code Point
Uppercase Code Point
Titlecase Code Point
Simple Case Folding
Case Folding
NFKC Casefold
NFKC Simple Casefold
Script Extensions
Greek