Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I Letter
The Gurmukhi vowel sign I (ਿ) is a diacritic used in Punjabi writing to represent the vowel sound “i”.
U+0A3F
The symbol ਿ is known in Unicode as the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I. It is used as a vowel diacritic in Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. Below you’ll find accurate copy options and practical usage examples.
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I Letter Meaning
“ਿ” (U+0A3F) is the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I, a vowel diacritic in the Gurmukhi script used for Punjabi and related writing needs. In practice, it combines with consonants to indicate the presence of the short “i” vowel sound in the syllable. As a combining mark, it typically appears attached to a preceding consonant in properly shaped text. When you copy it, make sure your font and rendering system support Gurmukhi shaping so the mark displays correctly with the base letter. For web and code work, use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to reliably reproduce the character.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Punjabi (Gurmukhi) text that contains the vowel sound “i”
- •Adding vowel diacritics in digital typography or manuscript transcription
- •Preparing content for social media where exact Gurmukhi characters must be preserved
- •Programming interfaces that generate Gurmukhi text (using Unicode escapes)
- •Designing keyboard layouts or input methods for Punjabi script
Examples
ਿ | Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I
- ਿਕਿ
- ਿਖਿ
- ਿਗਿ
- ਿਜਿ
- ਿਹਿ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A3F | |
| HTML Entity | ਿ | |
| HTML Code | ਿ | |
| CSS | \0A3F |
FAQ
What does the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I letter mean?
“ਿ” (U+0A3F) is the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign I, a vowel diacritic in the Gurmukhi script used for Punjabi and related writing needs. In practice, it combines with consonants to indicate the presence of the short “i” vowel sound in the syllable. As a combining mark, it typically appears attached to a preceding consonant in properly shaped text. When you copy it, make sure your font and rendering system support Gurmukhi shaping so the mark displays correctly with the base letter. For web and code work, use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to reliably reproduce the character.
What is the Unicode character for ਿ?
The symbol ਿ is Unicode U+0A3F, named “GURMUKHI VOWEL SIGN I”.
How do I copy the symbol into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ਿ (as provided for this character).
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ਿ?
CSS escape: \\0A3F. JavaScript escape: \\u{0A3F}.
Why does ਿ sometimes look wrong after pasting?
Gurmukhi vowel signs are diacritics that rely on proper font support and text shaping. If shaping isn’t supported, the sign may not attach as expected to the base consonant.