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Kannada Sign Anusvara Letter

The Kannada Sign Anusvara (ಂ, U+0C82) marks nasalization in Kannada script.

U+0C82

ಂ is the Kannada Sign Anusvara used in Kannada writing. It is a combining sign that affects how preceding syllables are pronounced. Use the character or the provided code escapes to copy it accurately.

Kannada Sign Anusvara Letter Meaning

The Kannada Sign Anusvara (ಂ) is a Kannada diacritic sign that indicates nasalization. In practice, it modifies the sound of the preceding consonant/syllable, adding a nasal quality (often represented in pronunciation as an “m/n” nasal element, depending on context and surrounding sounds). As a combining mark, it is typically placed after the consonant or syllable it modifies in properly formed Kannada text. Designers and developers commonly use it when writing Kannada accurately, creating fonts, formatting text, or inserting the symbol in web and software interfaces using the correct Unicode code point (U+0C82).

Common uses

  • Writing or proofreading Kannada text where nasalization is required
  • Typing Kannada in editors or input methods that support combining marks
  • Typography and font testing to verify how combining marks render
  • Transliteration-friendly text creation where nasal sounds must be marked
  • Developer insertion of the character using Unicode or escape sequences

Examples

ಂ Kannada Sign Anusvara (U+0C82)

  • ಕಂ
  • ಗಂ
  • ನಂ
  • ಹಂ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0C82
HTML Entityಂ
HTML Codeಂ
CSS\0C82

FAQ

What does the Kannada Sign Anusvara letter mean?

The Kannada Sign Anusvara (ಂ) is a Kannada diacritic sign that indicates nasalization. In practice, it modifies the sound of the preceding consonant/syllable, adding a nasal quality (often represented in pronunciation as an “m/n” nasal element, depending on context and surrounding sounds). As a combining mark, it is typically placed after the consonant or syllable it modifies in properly formed Kannada text. Designers and developers commonly use it when writing Kannada accurately, creating fonts, formatting text, or inserting the symbol in web and software interfaces using the correct Unicode code point (U+0C82).

What Unicode character is ಂ?

ಂ is the Kannada Sign Anusvara. Its Unicode code point is U+0C82.

How can I copy ಂ for use in web or code?

You can copy the character directly (ಂ), or use the provided escapes: CSS \\0C82 and JavaScript \\u{0C82}.

Is ಂ a standalone letter or a diacritic?

It is a sign/diacritic that is used with other Kannada characters; it is commonly treated as a combining mark in text.

What HTML entity corresponds to ಂ?

The provided HTML entity for ಂ is ಂ.