Bengali Vowel Sign I Letter
ি is the Bengali vowel sign I (U+09BF) used to modify the pronunciation of consonants in Bengali text.
U+09BF
The character "ি" is known as the Bengali Vowel Sign I. It has the Unicode code point U+09BF and is commonly used with Bengali consonant letters. Use the provided copy and escape options to type it correctly in web and app text.
Bengali Vowel Sign I Letter Meaning
The Bengali Vowel Sign I (ি) is a vowel sign that combines with a consonant letter to represent the vowel sound /i/ in Bengali orthography. In practice, it is used as part of a syllable: the base consonant determines the consonant portion, while the vowel sign indicates the presence of the “i” vowel in the pronunciation. The sign is a combining mark, so it typically appears attached to the letter it modifies rather than standing alone as an independent character. When generating text in digital systems, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character (U+09BF) and proper font support.
Common uses
- •Typing Bengali syllables that require the /i/ vowel attached to a consonant
- •Linguistic content creation and labeling of Bengali text in educational materials
- •Web and app UI text where Bengali script needs correct vowel signs
- •Generating or normalizing Bengali strings in programming workflows
- •Correct display of Bengali names and words in content management systems
Examples
ি (Bengali Vowel Sign I) – Unicode Symbol
- িকি
- িমিনি
- িবিপদ
- িশিক্ষা
- িযত্নি
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09BF | |
| HTML Entity | ি | |
| HTML Code | ি | |
| CSS | \09BF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2495 | |
| Decimal | 2495 |
How to type Bengali Vowel Sign I Letter (ি)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2495 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09BF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09BF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09bf, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ি 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 Vowel Sign I letter mean?
The Bengali Vowel Sign I (ি) is a vowel sign that combines with a consonant letter to represent the vowel sound /i/ in Bengali orthography. In practice, it is used as part of a syllable: the base consonant determines the consonant portion, while the vowel sign indicates the presence of the “i” vowel in the pronunciation. The sign is a combining mark, so it typically appears attached to the letter it modifies rather than standing alone as an independent character. When generating text in digital systems, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character (U+09BF) and proper font support.
What is the Unicode code point for the Bengali vowel sign I (ি)?
Its Unicode code point is U+09BF.
How do I include this character in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ি.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ি?
CSS escape: \09BF. JavaScript escape: \u{09BF}.
Does ি work as a standalone character?
It is a vowel sign that is typically used to modify a Bengali consonant letter as part of a syllable.