Bengali Letter Ma Letter
ম is the Bengali letter “MA” used in writing Bengali words and names.
U+09AE
The character ম is known in Unicode as the Bengali Letter MA (U+09AE). Use it for accurate text rendering in Bengali content, UI strings, and documents. Below you’ll find copy-friendly options and common developer escapes.
Bengali Letter Ma Letter Meaning
ম (Bengali Letter MA, U+09AE) is a core character in the Bengali script. In written Bengali, it represents the letter “ma,” which appears as part of many words, names, and grammatical forms. Like other script characters, its visual shape depends on surrounding letters and font support, but the Unicode code point stays consistent. If you’re typing Bengali or generating text programmatically, using the correct character ensures proper spelling and correct rendering. There isn’t a single universal “symbol meaning” beyond its role as a letter in the Bengali writing system.
Common uses
- •Typing Bengali words and proper names that include “ম”
- •Creating Bengali UI labels, buttons, and form text for applications
- •Generating Bengali text in templates, CMS content, or localization files
- •Copy/pasting Bengali sentences in chat, email, or social media
- •Using Unicode escapes in code for reliable Bengali text output
Examples
ম (Bengali Letter MA) — Unicode Copy & Info
- মমা
- মবাংলা
- মসময়
- মমন
- মকমলা
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09AE | |
| HTML Entity | ম | |
| HTML Code | ম | |
| CSS | \09AE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2478 | |
| Decimal | 2478 |
How to type Bengali Letter Ma Letter (ম)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2478 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09AE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09AE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09ae, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ম with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Bengali Letter Ma letter mean?
ম (Bengali Letter MA, U+09AE) is a core character in the Bengali script. In written Bengali, it represents the letter “ma,” which appears as part of many words, names, and grammatical forms. Like other script characters, its visual shape depends on surrounding letters and font support, but the Unicode code point stays consistent. If you’re typing Bengali or generating text programmatically, using the correct character ensures proper spelling and correct rendering. There isn’t a single universal “symbol meaning” beyond its role as a letter in the Bengali writing system.
What Unicode character is ম?
ম is the Bengali Letter MA with Unicode code point U+09AE.
How do I copy ম reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ম (code point U+09AE).
What are the escape formats for developers?
CSS escape: \09AE. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \u{09AE}.
Does the character have a special meaning beyond being a letter?
In most practical contexts, its primary role is as a letter in Bengali spelling, not as a standalone symbol with a fixed extra meaning.