Latin (23-letter) Gematria Cipher
Latin gematria numbers the classical Latin alphabet in order, so A = 1 and Z = 23. I and J share a value, and so do U, V and W, because classical Latin did not treat them as separate letters.
The Latin (23-letter) table
How it works
Use A to I = 1 to 9 (J counts the same as I), K to T = 10 to 19, U, V and W = 20, X = 21, Y = 22 and Z = 23, then add the values of all the letters.
Worked examples
- Light: L (11) + I (9) + G (7) + H (8) + T (19) = 54
- Wisdom: W (20) + I (9) + S (18) + D (4) + O (14) + M (12) = 77
- Karma: K (10) + A (1) + R (17) + M (12) + A (1) = 41
Example values in Latin (23-letter)
Where it comes from
The classical Latin alphabet had 23 letters, which is why this table stops at 23. "Latin gematria" is a modern label, not a historical Roman practice, and no single table is universally accepted, so this is one convention among several.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Latin gematria stop at 23?
The classical Latin alphabet had 23 letters. J, U and W were not separate letters, so they share the values of I and V.
Is Latin gematria the same as Roman numerals?
No. Roman numerals use only seven letters (I, V, X, L, C, D, M) as numbers. Latin gematria gives a value to every letter.
Other ciphers
- English Ordinal
- Reverse Ordinal
- Reduction (Pythagorean)
- Reverse Reduction
- Sumerian (x6)
- Jewish English
- Francis Bacon
- Chaldean
- Hebrew (Mispar Hechrachi)
Gematria and numerology are traditions of interpretation, not sciences. Results are provided for education, curiosity and entertainment and are not a prediction or professional advice.