The Numerology Alphabet: Quick Reference
Two primary systems assign numerical values to letters — Pythagorean (Western, sequential) and Chaldean (Babylonian, vibrational). Both are shown in the table below so you can work with either system.
Pythagorean System
3 = C L U 4 = D M V
5 = E N W 6 = F O X
7 = G P Y 8 = H Q Z
9 = I R
Chaldean System
3 = C G L S 4 = D M T
5 = E H N X 6 = U V W
7 = O Z 8 = F P
9 = Not assigned (sacred)
Complete A–Z Numerology Alphabet Chart
Every letter from A to Z with its Pythagorean and Chaldean values side by side:
| Letter | Pythagorean | Chaldean |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | 1 |
| B | 2 | 2 |
| C | 3 | 3 |
| D | 4 | 4 |
| E | 5 | 5 |
| F | 6 | 8 |
| G | 7 | 3 |
| H | 8 | 5 |
| I | 9 | 1 |
| J | 1 | 1 |
| K | 2 | 2 |
| L | 3 | 3 |
| M | 4 | 4 |
| N | 5 | 5 |
| O | 6 | 7 |
| P | 7 | 8 |
| Q | 8 | 1 |
| R | 9 | 2 |
| S | 1 | 3 |
| T | 2 | 4 |
| U | 3 | 6 |
| V | 4 | 6 |
| W | 5 | 6 |
| X | 6 | 5 |
| Y | 7 | 1 |
| Z | 8 | 7 |
How to Use the Numerology Alphabet
Step 1 — Choose Your System
For Western name numerology (Expression Number, Soul Urge, Personality Number), use the Pythagorean values. For name analysis in the Indian or Chaldean tradition, use the Chaldean values. If you want a complete picture, calculate both — they often differ and each reveals a different layer.
Step 2 — Assign Values to Each Letter
Write out the full name you want to calculate. Below each letter, write its numerical value from the chart above. Use your full birth name exactly as it appears on your birth certificate for the Expression Number — not a nickname or married name.
Step 3 — Add and Reduce
Add all the values together. If the total is more than one digit, add those digits together and repeat until you reach a single digit — or a Master Number (11, 22, or 33). Do not reduce Master Numbers further.
Example — MICHAEL:
M(4) + I(9) + C(3) + H(8) + A(1) + E(5) + L(3) = 33 → Master Number 33 — do not reduce.
Chaldean: M(4) + I(1) + C(3) + H(5) + A(1) + E(5) + L(3) = 22 → Master Number 22.
What the Numbers Mean in Name Numerology
Expression Number (all letters): Your natural talents, abilities, and the mode through which you most naturally create value in the world.
Soul Urge Number (vowels only — A, E, I, O, U): Your inner motivation, what you genuinely desire at the deepest level, beneath what you show the world.
Personality Number (consonants only): How you are perceived by others — the impression you make before people know you deeply.
| Number | Name Energy | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leadership, originality, independence | Founder brands, executive roles, solo practices |
| 2 | Partnership, diplomacy, sensitivity | Consulting, advisory, relationship businesses |
| 3 | Creativity, communication, expression | Media, marketing, entertainment, education |
| 4 | Structure, reliability, precision | Engineering, finance, construction, systems |
| 5 | Freedom, adaptability, commerce | Sales, trading, digital businesses, travel |
| 6 | Care, harmony, quality | Healthcare, hospitality, wellness, education |
| 7 | Expertise, depth, intuition | Research, consulting, specialist practice |
| 8 | Authority, material power, strategy | Investment, executive, real estate, finance |
| 9 | Purpose, global reach, wisdom | Social enterprise, global services, NGOs |
Free Name Numerology Calculator
Use the calculator below — it applies the Pythagorean alphabet values automatically and returns your Expression Number with the full letter-by-letter breakdown.
Or use the Chaldean Calculator for the Babylonian system.
Get Your Full Name Numerology Profile
The alphabet chart gives you the values. A professional reading interprets your Expression Number, Soul Urge, and Personality Number together — revealing how your name shapes your natural strengths, your inner motivation, and the impression you make on the world.
- Your Expression Number and what it reveals about your talents
- Soul Urge Number — your deepest inner motivation
- Personality Number — how others perceive you
- Business name analysis if you are considering a rebrand
Frequently Asked Questions
What number does each letter of the alphabet have in numerology?+
In Pythagorean numerology: A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5, F=6, G=7, H=8, I=9, J=1, K=2, L=3, M=4, N=5, O=6, P=7, Q=8, R=9, S=1, T=2, U=3, V=4, W=5, X=6, Y=7, Z=8. Letters cycle through 1-9 sequentially. In Chaldean numerology the values are different and based on vibrational frequency rather than sequential order.
How do I calculate my name using the numerology alphabet?+
Find each letter of your name in the numerology alphabet chart and note its value. Add all values together and reduce to a single digit by adding the digits of the total. For example: JOHN = J(1)+O(6)+H(8)+N(5) = 20 = 2+0 = 2. The result is your Expression Number.
What is the difference between Pythagorean and Chaldean alphabet values?+
Pythagorean assigns letters sequentially: A=1, B=2, C=3 cycling through 1-9. Chaldean assigns values based on vibrational frequency and only uses 1-8, treating 9 as sacred. The same letter can have different values in each system. For example, F=6 in Pythagorean but F=8 in Chaldean.
Which numerology alphabet system should I use?+
Pythagorean is most widely used in Western numerology and is the standard for calculating Expression, Soul Urge, and Personality numbers. Chaldean is the older system, dominant in India, and considered more karmically precise for name analysis. Many professional numerologists calculate both and use them as complementary layers.
What is A in numerology?+
In Pythagorean numerology, A=1. In Chaldean numerology, A=1 as well. Both systems assign A the value of 1, making it the letter of leadership, originality, and new beginnings. A name beginning with A projects authority and independence in numerological analysis.