יָד
✋ hand
Meet Yod
yohd · numeric value 10
יPrint
יCursive
יTorah-style
These are three forms of the same letter. The Torah-style font is for recognition, not a guide to writing a ritual scroll.
y as in yes; also helps mark i.
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Yod is letter 10 of the Hebrew alphabet. Start by finding it in the examples below, then say a word together before picking up a pencil.
Yod is the tenth letter. Its name is historically associated with a hand, and its numeric value is ten. It is small but is still a full letter.
Keep yod near the top of the writing line. Extending it too far down can make it look like vav.
Frequently asked questions
What sound does Yod make?
y as in yes; also helps mark i. Keep yod near the top of the writing line. Extending it too far down can make it look like vav.
What is the numeric value of Yod?
Its ordinary gematria value is 10. Gematria assigns numbers to letters; it is separate from learning to pronounce a word.
Does Yod have a final form?
No. This letter keeps its regular form at the end of a word.
Explore more: All Hebrew letters, and Vowel marks.
Words to explore
יָרֵחַ
🌙 moon
יַנְשׁוּף
🦉 owl
Follow the writing guide
Keep yod near the top of the writing line. Extending it too far down can make it look like vav. This animation follows the print-letter tracing paths. Handwriting styles can differ.
Reference: Gesenius, Hebrew Grammar, section 5 (alphabet and numbering). Sound guides here describe modern Israeli Hebrew; family and community pronunciations vary.