Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya Letter
ೲ is the Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya character used as a diacritic in Kannada writing.
U+0CF2
The character “ೲ” is called the Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya. It has the Unicode code point U+0CF2, so it can be copied reliably across systems. Use it when you need accurate Kannada-script diacritics in text, UI, or documents.
Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya Letter Meaning
Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya (ೲ) is a Kannada-script diacritic used to mark a specific phonetic/orthographic feature within the writing system. Like other Kannada signs, it typically functions in relation to neighboring letters rather than standing alone. Depending on the word and orthographic conventions of the source text, it may affect pronunciation or indicate a particular nasal/ending sound behavior. In practical use, it’s most likely to appear when working with properly encoded Kannada text from references, older or academic materials, or when reproducing precise spellings where this sign is included.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Kannada diacritics into documents and forms
- •Accurate text rendering in apps that display Kannada content
- •Typography and layout work where the exact Unicode character is required
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, and captions that must match the original spelling
- •Editing or proofreading Kannada text in Unicode-aware tools
Examples
ೲ Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya
- ೲೲ
- ೲಅೲ
- ೲಕೲ
- ೲನೲ
- ೲಮೲ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CF2 | |
| HTML Entity | ೲ | |
| HTML Code | ೲ | |
| CSS | \0CF2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3314 | |
| Decimal | 3314 |
How to type Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya Letter (ೲ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3314 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CF2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CF2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0cf2, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ೲ 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 Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya letter mean?
Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya (ೲ) is a Kannada-script diacritic used to mark a specific phonetic/orthographic feature within the writing system. Like other Kannada signs, it typically functions in relation to neighboring letters rather than standing alone. Depending on the word and orthographic conventions of the source text, it may affect pronunciation or indicate a particular nasal/ending sound behavior. In practical use, it’s most likely to appear when working with properly encoded Kannada text from references, older or academic materials, or when reproducing precise spellings where this sign is included.
What is the Unicode code point for ೲ?
The Kannada Sign Upadhmaniya is U+0CF2.
How can I copy ೲ reliably across websites?
Copy the character directly (“ೲ”) from this page, or use the provided Unicode formats like U+0CF2 or the HTML entity (ೲ).
Why does ೲ sometimes not display correctly on my device?
Some fonts or older systems may not support the glyph. Try a Unicode-capable font that supports Kannada signs, then re-render the text.
Is ೲ a standalone letter?
No. It’s a Kannada diacritic/sign that typically works in relation to surrounding Kannada characters.