Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama Letter
഻ is the Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama character (U+0D3B) used with Malayalam script typography.
U+0D3B
This page helps you identify and copy the Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama: ഻. It is encoded at U+0D3B and can be inserted into text using standard Unicode methods. Use the examples and escape sequences below for reliable copy/paste and developer workflows.
Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama Letter Meaning
഻ (U+0D3B) is the Unicode character named MALAYALAM SIGN VERTICAL BAR VIRAMA. In the Malayalam script, it functions as a sign related to how characters are rendered, typically appearing in typographic sequences rather than as a standalone letter. If you are working with Malayalam text normalization, fonts, or custom rendering, you may encounter this code point when a vertical-bar virama sign is required. Because this is a script-encoding character, its practical effect depends on the surrounding Malayalam characters, the shaping engine, and the font support.
Common uses
- •Copying a specific Malayalam sign when working with Unicode text editing
- •Debugging or verifying Malayalam script rendering in a browser or app
- •Using the character in font/layout testing for Malayalam shaping
- •Preparing text fixtures for localization QA involving Malayalam script marks
- •Entering the exact code point in developer tools using Unicode escapes
Examples
഻ Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama
- ഻഻ (U+0D3B) used in a Malayalam typography test string
- ഻Copy/paste check: ഻ appears after a specified Malayalam character
- ഻Text fixture line containing: ഻
- ഻Developer note: render U+0D3B as the Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama
- ഻Input comparison: font A vs font B both include ഻
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D3B | |
| HTML Entity | ഻ | |
| HTML Code | ഻ | |
| CSS | \0D3B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3387 | |
| Decimal | 3387 |
How to type Malayalam Sign Vertical Bar Virama Letter (഻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3387 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D3B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D3B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d3b, 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 Vertical Bar Virama letter mean?
഻ (U+0D3B) is the Unicode character named MALAYALAM SIGN VERTICAL BAR VIRAMA. In the Malayalam script, it functions as a sign related to how characters are rendered, typically appearing in typographic sequences rather than as a standalone letter. If you are working with Malayalam text normalization, fonts, or custom rendering, you may encounter this code point when a vertical-bar virama sign is required. Because this is a script-encoding character, its practical effect depends on the surrounding Malayalam characters, the shaping engine, and the font support.
What is the Unicode code point for ഻?
The character ഻ is U+0D3B (MALAYALAM SIGN VERTICAL BAR VIRAMA).
How do I copy it reliably?
Copy the character from this page directly, or use the escapes (HTML: ഻, CSS: \0D3B, JavaScript: \u{0D3B}) to avoid font/input issues.
Is ഻ a standalone letter like typical vowels or consonants?
It is a script sign (a virama-related mark). Its appearance and effect are typically determined by surrounding Malayalam characters and font shaping behavior.
Will every font render ഻ correctly?
Font support and shaping support vary. If the font or shaping engine does not support Malayalam marks well, the sign may not display as expected.