| id | letter | no_accents_letter | php_lit_translit | lang | unicode_block | number | name | unicode | eng_grk_readable | value_basis | shape_value | shape_category | alphabet_position | alphabet_position_from_end | unicode_codepoint | unicode_decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | j | ι | j | hr | 10 | LATIN SMALL LETTER J | U+106 | j | historical_numeric | 0 | 10 | 18 | U+006A | 106 |
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| id | letter | no_accents_letter | php_lit_translit | lang | unicode_block | number | name | unicode | eng_grk_readable | value_basis | shape_value | shape_category | alphabet_position | alphabet_position_from_end | unicode_codepoint | unicode_decimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | j | ι | j | hr | 10 | LATIN SMALL LETTER J | U+106 | j | historical_numeric | 0 | 10 | 18 | U+006A | 106 |
Letter notes
j LATIN SMALL LETTER J
1. The letter "j" derives from the letter "i" in the Latin alphabet. Originally, in medieval Latin, the letter "i" was used for both the consonant sound /j/ and the vowel sound /i/. Over time, a distinct shape was developed for the consonant sound, leading to the creation of the letter "j."
2. The letter "j" does not have specific esoteric, Kabbalistic, or spiritual meanings attributed to it in traditional symbolic systems. However, due to its relatively recent addition to the alphabet and its use in various languages, it may carry symbolic significance in linguistic and communication contexts.
3. In terms of symbolism, the letter "j" has been incorporated into numerous modern alphabets and writing systems, including English, where it represents the consonant sound /dʒ/. The shape of the letter "j" has not been widely used in ancient symbolic traditions due to its relatively recent development compared to older letters and symbols.
2. The letter "j" does not have specific esoteric, Kabbalistic, or spiritual meanings attributed to it in traditional symbolic systems. However, due to its relatively recent addition to the alphabet and its use in various languages, it may carry symbolic significance in linguistic and communication contexts.
3. In terms of symbolism, the letter "j" has been incorporated into numerous modern alphabets and writing systems, including English, where it represents the consonant sound /dʒ/. The shape of the letter "j" has not been widely used in ancient symbolic traditions due to its relatively recent development compared to older letters and symbols.
How the 27-position alphabet value works
The ancient letter-number system uses 27 positions arranged in three groups of nine: 1–9, 10–90, and 100–900.
To compare English letters with this system, Samekhi/Xi is counted as the missing 15th position between N and O. It occupies the value 60 even though it is not present in the modern English alphabet.
Therefore, A–N use positions 1–14, O–Z use positions 16–27, and each letter receives the number belonging to its position. For example, W falls at position 24, giving it a value of 600.
This is a comparative mapping used in this study.
