Bengali Sign Avagraha Letter
ঽ (Bengali Sign Avagraha) is a standalone Bengali sign used to represent a specific linguistic marker.
U+09BD
ঽ is the Unicode character known as the Bengali Sign Avagraha (U+09BD). It appears in Bengali orthography and is often used as a notation mark in text.
Bengali Sign Avagraha Letter Meaning
The character ঽ is called the Bengali Sign Avagraha and has Unicode code point U+09BD. In Bengali writing, it functions as a sign rather than a letter with a vowel sound of its own. It is used to mark a specific linguistic relationship in writing (often involving sound/word boundaries), depending on the text and style conventions. When you need this exact sign for correct typography or transcription, copy it directly from a trusted source or insert the correct Unicode/HTML entity. Using the precise code point helps avoid look-alike characters that may render differently across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing the avagraha sign in Bengali text that requires exact orthography
- •Transcribing Bengali content from documents or manuscripts where ঽ must be preserved
- •Adding the correct character to subtitles, captions, or OCR correction workflows
- •Using the character in linguistic writing, documentation, or educational materials
- •Rendering accurate Bengali typography in web pages and apps via Unicode
Examples
ঽ Bengali Sign Avagraha
- ঽআমি ঽ সহ লেখাটা ঠিক করছি।
- ঽউপযুক্ত চিহ্নটি হলো ঽ (U+09BD)।
- ঽবানান যাচাই করতে ঽ ব্যবহার করা হয়েছে।
- ঽটেক্সটে ঽ অনুপস্থিত ছিল, তাই যোগ করা হলো।
- ঽঽ চিহ্নটি টাইপোগ্রাফিতে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09BD | |
| HTML Entity | ঽ | |
| HTML Code | ঽ | |
| CSS | \09BD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2493 | |
| Decimal | 2493 |
How to type Bengali Sign Avagraha Letter (ঽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2493 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09BD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09BD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09bd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ঽ 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 Sign Avagraha letter mean?
The character ঽ is called the Bengali Sign Avagraha and has Unicode code point U+09BD. In Bengali writing, it functions as a sign rather than a letter with a vowel sound of its own. It is used to mark a specific linguistic relationship in writing (often involving sound/word boundaries), depending on the text and style conventions. When you need this exact sign for correct typography or transcription, copy it directly from a trusted source or insert the correct Unicode/HTML entity. Using the precise code point helps avoid look-alike characters that may render differently across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ঽ?
The Unicode code point for ঽ (Bengali Sign Avagraha) is U+09BD.
How do I copy and paste ঽ on the web?
You can copy the character directly (ঽ). For markup, you can also use the HTML entity: ঽ.
Is ঽ the same as the Devanagari avagraha?
No. ঽ is specific to Bengali (Bengali Sign Avagraha, U+09BD). Devanagari has its own separate Unicode character.
Why might ঽ look different on different devices?
Font support affects rendering. If a font lacks the Bengali character glyph, the sign may appear missing, substituted, or styled differently.