Kannada Sign Nukta Letter
಼ is the Kannada Sign Nukta character used in Kannada orthography to modify how a consonant is written.
U+0CBC
಼ (Kannada Sign Nukta) is a Unicode character for Kannada text rendering. If you need to copy it for typing, web design, or fonts, this page provides the exact code points and practical examples. Use the provided escapes to insert it reliably across platforms.
Kannada Sign Nukta Letter Meaning
Kannada Sign Nukta (಼, U+0CBC) is a diacritic mark used with Kannada characters. In practice, it appears in sequences where the nukta modifies the base consonant’s written form according to Kannada orthographic conventions. Because it is a combining-style sign in text shaping, correct display depends on the font and text rendering engine. When entered or pasted incorrectly—such as separating it from its intended base character—its visual result may be missing or misplaced. For reliable results, copy the symbol directly or use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Add the nukta modifier to Kannada text when writing characters that require it
- •Use the symbol in digital typography and font testing for Kannada shaping
- •Include ಼ in multilingual content where exact Unicode characters matter
- •Prepare text for localization or transliteration data that preserves diacritics
- •Demonstrate Unicode coverage for the Kannada block in web projects
Examples
಼ Kannada Sign Nukta (U+0CBC)
- ಼಼
- ಼ಕ಼
- ಼ಕ಼
- ಼ಬ಼
- ಼಼ಕ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CBC | |
| HTML Entity | ಼ | |
| HTML Code | ಼ | |
| CSS | \0CBC |
FAQ
What does the Kannada Sign Nukta letter mean?
Kannada Sign Nukta (಼, U+0CBC) is a diacritic mark used with Kannada characters. In practice, it appears in sequences where the nukta modifies the base consonant’s written form according to Kannada orthographic conventions. Because it is a combining-style sign in text shaping, correct display depends on the font and text rendering engine. When entered or pasted incorrectly—such as separating it from its intended base character—its visual result may be missing or misplaced. For reliable results, copy the symbol directly or use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ಼?
಼ is U+0CBC (Kannada Sign Nukta).
How can I copy ಼ into my document?
Copy the character directly (಼) from this page, or use the escapes: HTML ಼, CSS \\0CBC, JavaScript \\u{0CBC}.
Will ಼ display correctly on all devices?
It should if the font and text rendering engine support the Kannada sign. If it looks missing or mispositioned, try a different font or ensure it is placed with the intended base character.
Does ಼ have a single meaning by itself?
Its role is to act as a nukta sign that modifies Kannada characters when used in combination; its effect is most noticeable in sequences with a base consonant.