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Yod י

"y" as in yes; also the vowel "i" or "ee" after a chirik. Letter 10 of 22, worth 10 in gematria.

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Yod
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"y" as in yes; also the vowel "i" or "ee" after a chirik.

Gematria value
10

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How to write it

A small mark hanging from the top line, like an apostrophe. The smallest letter.

Handwriting: A short tick, like a comma above the line.

Also called Yud.

Don't confuse it with ו (vav): Yod stops halfway down; vav reaches the baseline.

Words that start with Yod
EnglishHebrewTransliteration
dayיוֹםyom
handיָדyad
beautifulיָפֶהyafe

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Yod pronounced?

"y" as in yes; also the vowel "i" or "ee" after a chirik.

What is the gematria value of Yod?

Yod (י) is worth 10 in standard gematria.

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