Malayalam Sign Circular Virama Letter
഼ (U+0D3C) is the Malayalam Sign Circular Virama, used in specific Malayalam text shaping and typesetting.
U+0D3C
The character ഼ is known in Unicode as the Malayalam Sign Circular Virama. It is used as a Malayalam sign that affects how characters are rendered in text. Use the copy tools and code-point information below for accurate placement in your documents and apps.
Malayalam Sign Circular Virama Letter Meaning
Unicode character U+0D3C is named MALAYALAM SIGN CIRCULAR VIRAMA. In Malayalam writing, virama-like signs are used with consonant-based writing to influence the visual/phonetic rendering of adjacent letters according to Malayalam orthographic and font shaping rules. The exact appearance depends on the font and the shaping engine used by your software. If you are working with Malayalam text for publishing, UI, or content formatting, using the correct Unicode code point helps ensure consistent behavior across platforms that support Malayalam text shaping.
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting the exact Malayalam character ഼ in text content
- •Rendering Malayalam in web pages or applications using proper Unicode code points
- •Typography workflows where specific Malayalam signs must be preserved accurately
- •Linguistic or educational materials that cite Unicode characters by name/code point
- •Debugging font or shaping issues by testing the presence of U+0D3C
Examples
഼ | Malayalam Sign Circular Virama (U+0D3C)
- ഼഼ U+0D3C is the code point for this Malayalam sign.
- ഼Copy this character: ഼
- ഼HTML: ഼ (use the correct entity for the symbol)
- ഼CSS escape: \\0D3C
- ഼JavaScript: \\u{0D3C}
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D3C | |
| HTML Entity | ഼ | |
| HTML Code | ഼ | |
| CSS | \0D3C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3388 | |
| Decimal | 3388 |
How to type Malayalam Sign Circular Virama Letter (഼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3388 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D3C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D3C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d3c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ഼ 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 Circular Virama letter mean?
Unicode character U+0D3C is named MALAYALAM SIGN CIRCULAR VIRAMA. In Malayalam writing, virama-like signs are used with consonant-based writing to influence the visual/phonetic rendering of adjacent letters according to Malayalam orthographic and font shaping rules. The exact appearance depends on the font and the shaping engine used by your software. If you are working with Malayalam text for publishing, UI, or content formatting, using the correct Unicode code point helps ensure consistent behavior across platforms that support Malayalam text shaping.
What is the Unicode code point for ഼?
The Unicode code point for ഼ is U+0D3C.
How can I copy this character reliably?
Use the direct character (഼) or copy it via code-point escapes like HTML or CSS/JavaScript provided on this page.
Does the appearance of ഼ depend on the font?
Yes. The final look can vary based on the font and the text shaping engine used.
What are the available escape formats for developers?
HTML entity: ഼ (as provided), CSS escape: \\0D3C, and JavaScript escape: \\u{0D3C}.