Greek Transliteration Online
Convert Greek text to Latin letters, or type Greeklish and convert it back into Greek. The tool is for Greek transliteration and romanization, not for translating Greek into English.
Greek to Latin transliteration
Convert Greek letters into Latin letters for reading, typing, catalogues, maps, search, URLs or technical systems. Universal / Greeklish output is easy to read, while ISO 843 is more formal.
Greeklish to Greek converter
Greeklish is Greek written with Latin characters. Reverse conversion can turn Greeklish back into Greek script, but ambiguous spellings should be reviewed manually.
ISO 843 and ELOT Greek romanization
Formal Greek romanization may follow ISO 843 or ELOT-style rules. These standards are useful for documents, libraries, maps and official-style transliteration, while Greeklish is informal and user-friendly.
Greek accents and final sigma
Greek has accents and a special final sigma form. Simplified transliteration may ignore some marks, while formal systems can preserve more detail. Always check names and formal text manually.
Greek transliteration for names and URLs
For names and documents, use the standard required by the institution. For URLs, a simplified lowercase Latin output with hyphens is usually more practical than a diacritic-heavy standard.
Greek Transliteration: letters and Latin equivalents
| Greek | Latin (Greeklish) |
|---|---|
| Α α | A a |
| Β β | V v |
| Γ γ | G g |
| Δ δ | D d |
| Η η | I i |
| Θ θ | Th th |
| Ξ ξ | X x |
| Π π | P p |
| Σ σ/ς | S s |
| Φ φ | F f |
| Χ χ | Ch ch |
| Ψ ψ | Ps ps |
| Ω ω | O o |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greek transliteration the same as Greek translation?
No. Transliteration converts Greek letters into Latin letters or Greeklish back into Greek script. Translation changes Greek words into another language.
What is Greeklish?
Greeklish is Greek written with Latin characters, often used online or when a Greek keyboard is not available. It is informal and can vary from person to person.
Can I convert Greeklish back to Greek?
Yes, but the result can be ambiguous. The same Latin spelling can correspond to more than one Greek spelling, especially when vowels and accents are involved.
What is Greek romanization?
Romanization is the representation of Greek words using the Latin alphabet. It can be informal, as in Greeklish, or formal, as in ISO 843 and ELOT-style systems.
Which standard should I use: ISO 843 or ELOT?
Use the standard required by your task. ISO 843 and ELOT-style systems are suitable for formal romanization, while Greeklish is better for informal typing and quick conversion.
Can I use this for Greek names and documents?
Use the result as a reference only. Official documents may require a specific national, passport or institutional spelling, especially for personal names and place names.
Can I use Greek transliteration for SEO-friendly URLs?
Yes. For URLs, simplified Latin output is usually best. Lowercase the result, remove accents and punctuation, and use hyphens between words.