Bengali Letter I Letter
“ই” is the Bengali Letter I character, Unicode U+0987, used as a vowel letter in Bengali text.
U+0987
“ই” is a Bengali vowel letter used in everyday writing. This page helps you copy the character, understand its Unicode details, and include it correctly in web and app text. You can use the provided escapes and examples for quick implementation.
Bengali Letter I Letter Meaning
ই (Bengali Letter I) is a vowel letter in the Bengali script. It appears in Bengali words to represent the “i” vowel sound depending on the word and surrounding letters. In practice, it’s commonly seen as a standalone vowel letter and as part of syllables when forming words in Bengali. If you’re working with Bengali content (names, UI labels, forms, subtitles, or documents), this character is typically used directly in text rather than being a symbol with many unrelated meanings. For technical use, rely on its Unicode code point U+0987 and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing or entering Bengali text in messages, comments, and chat applications
- •Using Bengali vowel letters in names and proper nouns for profiles and forms
- •Designing Bengali UI text for websites and mobile apps
- •Preparing subtitles and captions where Bengali words must match exactly
- •Creating or editing Bengali documents in word processors and publishing tools
Examples
ই Bengali Letter I (U+0987)
- ইইলিশ মাছ
- ইআমি বাংলা পড়ি
- ইবিদ্যালয় ইচ্ছা
- ইদিনে ইন্টারনেট
- ইশুভ সকাল, সবাইকে
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0987 | |
| HTML Entity | ই | |
| HTML Code | ই | |
| CSS | \0987 |
FAQ
What Unicode character is “ই”?
“ই” is BENGALI LETTER I with Unicode code point U+0987.
How can I copy “ই” reliably in a website or editor?
Copy the character directly (ই). For code, you can also use the provided HTML entity ই or escapes like CSS \\0987 and JavaScript \\u{0987}.
What does this character mean in Bengali text?
It’s a Bengali vowel letter commonly associated with the “i” vowel sound, depending on the word and surrounding letters.
Is “ই” the same as a Bengali vowel sign?
“ই” is a letter (BENGALI LETTER I, U+0987). Some Bengali vowel signs are different characters with different Unicode behavior, so use the letter character where you need “ই” specifically.