Malayalam Sign Avagraha Letter
ഽ (Malayalam Sign Avagraha) is a Unicode Malayalam punctuation-style sign used in written text.
U+0D3D
The character ഽ is known in Unicode as the Malayalam Sign Avagraha. It belongs to the Malayalam script and has the code point U+0D3D. Use the copy options below for quick pasting or developer-friendly escapes.
Malayalam Sign Avagraha Letter Meaning
Malayalam Sign Avagraha (Unicode U+0D3D) is a Malayalam script sign typically encountered in Malayalam writing as a specific typographic mark. As with many script signs, its meaning is best understood in the context of the surrounding text and local orthography rather than as a standalone letter. If you’re working with Malayalam typography, search/replace, or normalization, treat ഽ as a distinct character with its own Unicode identity. For reliable usage across systems, prefer the official character itself (ഽ) or its Unicode/HTML representations rather than visually similar marks.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste for Malayalam text that requires the exact sign ഽ
- •Correcting or completing Malayalam punctuation/typographic sequences in documents
- •Labeling or annotating Malayalam content in publishing and editing tools
- •Data entry and localization QA where Unicode characters must match precisely
- •Developer use in fonts, rendering tests, and Unicode-aware text handling
Examples
ഽ Malayalam Sign Avagraha (U+0D3D)
- ഽമലയാളം ഽ
- ഽഉദാഹരണം: ഽ ഉപയോഗിക്കുക
- ഽപാഠഭാഗം ഽ അടയാളം
- ഽടൈപ്പോഗ്രഫി പരിശോധന: ഽ
- ഽഽ U+0D3D ആയി സൂചിപ്പിക്കുന്നു
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D3D | |
| HTML Entity | ഽ | |
| HTML Code | ഽ | |
| CSS | \0D3D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3389 | |
| Decimal | 3389 |
How to type Malayalam Sign Avagraha Letter (ഽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3389 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D3D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D3D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d3d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ഽ 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 Sign Avagraha letter mean?
Malayalam Sign Avagraha (Unicode U+0D3D) is a Malayalam script sign typically encountered in Malayalam writing as a specific typographic mark. As with many script signs, its meaning is best understood in the context of the surrounding text and local orthography rather than as a standalone letter. If you’re working with Malayalam typography, search/replace, or normalization, treat ഽ as a distinct character with its own Unicode identity. For reliable usage across systems, prefer the official character itself (ഽ) or its Unicode/HTML representations rather than visually similar marks.
What is the Unicode code point for ഽ?
The character ഽ is Unicode U+0D3D (MALAYALAM SIGN AVAGRAHA).
How can I copy ഽ reliably across devices?
Copy the character directly (ഽ) from this page. For extra reliability in technical contexts, use its HTML entity ഽ or Unicode escapes like \0D3D.
Is ഽ the same as the Devanagari avagraha?
No. Devanagari and Malayalam have different Unicode characters, even if they’re both referred to as avagraha in common naming.
Where should I use this character?
Use ഽ when you need the exact Malayalam sign in Malayalam text, typography, localization datasets, or Unicode rendering tests.