Malayalam Letter U Letter
ഉ is the Malayalam letter U used as a vowel in the Malayalam script.
U+0D09
The symbol “ഉ” is known as the Malayalam Letter U. It has the Unicode code point U+0D09 and can be copied or typed using standard web and programming escapes.
Malayalam Letter U Letter Meaning
ഉ (Malayalam Letter U) is a vowel character in the Malayalam script. In written Malayalam, it represents the “u” vowel sound and is used as part of syllables and words. Like other script letters, it often appears alongside consonants to form common syllabic combinations, depending on the spelling rules of Malayalam. If you’re creating text for Malayalam language content—such as captions, UI strings, or educational materials—this character may appear either by itself or inside larger letter combinations. For developers, it’s especially important to use the correct Unicode code point (U+0D09) so the character renders properly across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Malayalam words that contain the “u” vowel sound
- •Designing Malayalam-language titles, labels, and user-interface text
- •Writing subtitles, captions, or quotes in Malayalam
- •Creating educational content or reference materials for Malayalam script
- •Using the character in digital typography and font testing for Malayalam
Examples
ഉ (Malayalam Letter U) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ഉഉദയം
- ഉഉത്സവം
- ഉഉറക്കം
- ഉഉയരം
- ഉഉമ്മ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D09 | |
| HTML Entity | ഉ | |
| HTML Code | ഉ | |
| CSS | \0D09 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3337 | |
| Decimal | 3337 |
How to type Malayalam Letter U Letter (ഉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3337 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D09 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D09. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d09, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ഉ 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 Malayalam Letter U letter mean?
ഉ (Malayalam Letter U) is a vowel character in the Malayalam script. In written Malayalam, it represents the “u” vowel sound and is used as part of syllables and words. Like other script letters, it often appears alongside consonants to form common syllabic combinations, depending on the spelling rules of Malayalam. If you’re creating text for Malayalam language content—such as captions, UI strings, or educational materials—this character may appear either by itself or inside larger letter combinations. For developers, it’s especially important to use the correct Unicode code point (U+0D09) so the character renders properly across platforms.
What is the Unicode for ഉ?
The Malayalam Letter U has Unicode code point U+0D09.
How do I copy ഉ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ഉ.
What are the common programming escapes for ഉ?
CSS escape: \\0D09. JavaScript escape: \\u{0D09}.
Is ഉ just a standalone letter or part of syllables?
It is a vowel letter, and in Malayalam text it commonly appears as part of syllables combined with other letters.