| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | k | κ | k | sw | 20 | LATIN SMALL LETTER K | U+107 | κ | historical_numeric | 0 | 11 | 17 | U+006B | 107 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | k | κ | k | sw | 20 | LATIN SMALL LETTER K | U+107 | κ | historical_numeric | 0 | 11 | 17 | U+006B | 107 |
Letter notes
k LATIN SMALL LETTER K
The letter "K" has its linguistic origin in the Phoenician letter "kaph," which meant "palm of the hand." In ancient Semitic languages, it represented the sound /k/. It later evolved into the Greek letter "kappa" and the Latin letter "K."
In terms of esoteric or spiritual meanings, the letter "K" is associated with the concept of balance and duality. In Kabbalistic traditions, it can represent the idea of equilibrium between forces, the convergence of opposites, or the union of masculine and feminine energies.
Symbolically, the letter "K" has been used in various ancient and modern traditions. In alchemy, it can represent the principle of containment and transformation. In astrology, it is linked to the planet Saturn and the qualities of discipline and limitation. In runes, the "Kaun" symbol, resembling the letter "K," is associated with fire, passion, and creativity.
Overall, the letter "K" holds linguistic ties to ancient cultures and carries symbolic meanings related to balance, equilibrium, and transformation in esoteric and mystical traditions.
In terms of esoteric or spiritual meanings, the letter "K" is associated with the concept of balance and duality. In Kabbalistic traditions, it can represent the idea of equilibrium between forces, the convergence of opposites, or the union of masculine and feminine energies.
Symbolically, the letter "K" has been used in various ancient and modern traditions. In alchemy, it can represent the principle of containment and transformation. In astrology, it is linked to the planet Saturn and the qualities of discipline and limitation. In runes, the "Kaun" symbol, resembling the letter "K," is associated with fire, passion, and creativity.
Overall, the letter "K" holds linguistic ties to ancient cultures and carries symbolic meanings related to balance, equilibrium, and transformation in esoteric and mystical traditions.
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.
