The symbol for representing the period of a wave is the greek letter lambda (λ).
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The symbol is f, for frequency.
"why" is not a mathematical symbol.
Yes, it is used for subtraction.
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Actually, the number was discovered and then a symbol had to be assigned to it. Letters of the Greek alphabet are traditionally used for mathematical things, to the symbol for pi was naturally chosen from the Greek alphabet.