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Greek Letters Symbols & Their Meanings

24 greek letters symbols explained — meaning, origin, spiritual significance, and how each one is used today.

Α

Alpha Greek Letter Meaning

The Greek letter alpha (Α α) carries the symbolism of the first letter — beginnings, leadership, and being first…

Β

Beta Greek Letter Meaning

The Greek letter beta (Β β) carries the symbolism of the second letter — testing, iteration, and the number 2. F…

Χ

Chi Greek Letter Meaning

Chi (Χ χ) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the number 600; the Christogram’s first letter. Greek le…

Δ

Delta Greek Letter Meaning

Delta (Δ δ) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing change and difference — the triangle of transformation…

Ε

Epsilon Greek Letter Meaning

Epsilon (Ε ε) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing a small positive quantity — precision. Greek letters…

Η

Eta Greek Letter Meaning

The Greek letter eta (Η η) carries the symbolism of efficiency and the number 8. From ancient numerals to modern…

Γ

Gamma Greek Letter Meaning

Γ γ — Gamma — represents the third letter — the number 3 and high-energy light. As part of the alphabet that gav…

Ι

Iota Greek Letter Meaning

Iota (Ι ι) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the smallest letter — a tiny amount. Greek letters esca…

Κ

Kappa Greek Letter Meaning

Κ κ — Kappa — represents the number 20; online, sarcasm. As part of the alphabet that gave us the word 'alphabet…

Λ

Lambda Greek Letter Meaning

Λ λ — Lambda — represents wavelength and function. As part of the alphabet that gave us the word 'alphabet' itse…

Μ

Mu Greek Letter Meaning

Μ μ — Mu — represents micro — one millionth; also the "mu" of zen. As part of the alphabet that gave us the word…

Ν

Nu Greek Letter Meaning

The Greek letter nu (Ν ν) carries the symbolism of frequency and the number 50. From ancient numerals to modern …

Ω

Omega Greek Letter Meaning

Omega (Ω ω) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the last letter — endings, completion, and ultimate gr…

Ο

Omicron Greek Letter Meaning

Omicron (Ο ο) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing "little o" — the number 70. Greek letters escaped pu…

Φ

Phi Greek Letter Meaning

Phi (Φ φ) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the golden ratio φ = 1.618 — divine proportion. Greek le…

Π

Pi Greek Letter Meaning

Pi (Π π) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the circle constant 3.14159 — infinity in a symbol. Greek…

Ψ

Psi Greek Letter Meaning

Psi (Ψ ψ) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the psyche — mind and soul. Greek letters escaped pure l…

Ρ

Rho Greek Letter Meaning

Rho (Ρ ρ) is a letter of the Greek alphabet symbolizing the number 100; density and flow. Greek letters escaped …

Σ

Sigma Greek Letter Meaning

Σ σ — Sigma — represents summation and standard deviation — also internet slang for an independent "lone wolf". …

Τ

Tau Greek Letter Meaning

Τ τ — Tau — represents the number 300; time constants — and a rival to pi. As part of the alphabet that gave us …

Θ

Theta Greek Letter Meaning

Θ θ — Theta — represents thought and mortality (from thanatos, death). As part of the alphabet that gave us the …

Υ

Upsilon Greek Letter Meaning

Υ υ — Upsilon — represents the number 400; the Y-shaped letter. As part of the alphabet that gave us the word 'a…

Ξ

Xi Greek Letter Meaning

Ξ ξ — Xi — represents the number 60; a distinctive triple-barred letter. As part of the alphabet that gave us th…

Ζ

Zeta Greek Letter Meaning

The Greek letter zeta (Ζ ζ) carries the symbolism of the number 7 in Greek numerals. From ancient numerals to mo…