Greek Transliteration
Ελληνικά
Convert Greek letters to Latin transliteration and back.
About Greek Transliteration
Greek transliteration converts the ancient and modern Greek alphabet to Latin letters.
This is essential for displaying Greek names and words in Latin-only systems.
Greek uses some letters not found in Latin (like Ψ, Ω) requiring specific mappings.
History
The Greek alphabet is the oldest alphabet still in use, dating to around 800 BCE.
Every Latin letter descends from a Greek letter, which descended from Phoenician.
Greek was the first script to assign independent letters to vowels.
Things You Might Not Know
- •Greek letters Θ (theta), Χ (chi), and Ψ (psi) are often written as "Th", "Ch", "Ps" in transliteration.
- •The letter Φ (phi) sounds like "F" in modern Greek, not "P".
- •Ancient Greek had no spaces or lowercase - those were medieval innovations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transliterate ancient Greek the same way?
Yes, this tool works for both ancient and modern Greek forms.
What is the Greek letter for "O"?
There are two: Omicron (Ο, short O) and Omega (Ω, long O). Both are "O" in transliteration.
How many letters are in Greek?
24 letters in the modern Greek alphabet.
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