Malayalam Sign Visarga Letter
ഃ (Malayalam Sign Visarga) is a Malayalam punctuation mark used in written text as part of the script’s orthography.
U+0D03
ഃ is the Malayalam Sign Visarga, assigned Unicode code point U+0D03. This page helps you understand what it is, how it’s used, and how to copy it correctly.
Malayalam Sign Visarga Letter Meaning
Malayalam Sign Visarga (ഃ) is a punctuation/orthographic sign in the Malayalam script. It is used in writing to represent a particular sound/reading behavior associated with how text is pronounced and segmented. Like many script signs, its exact effect can depend on surrounding characters and the word it appears in, so it’s best treated as an authentic Malayalam text mark rather than a generic “colon-like” symbol. When you’re typesetting Malayalam (for writing, publishing, or UI text), using the correct Unicode character—U+0D03—ensures proper rendering in fonts that support Malayalam.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Malayalam text accurately with correct punctuation/orthography
- •Adding proper script marks in digital documents and publishing workflows
- •Designing Malayalam UI elements (labels, headings, subtitles) where the sign appears
- •Correct transcription of Malayalam content for education, notes, or subtitles
- •Using the exact Unicode character in code to avoid substitution with similar symbols
Examples
ഃ | Malayalam Sign Visarga (U+0D03)
- ഃഉദാ: ഃ അടങ്ങിയ മലയാളം വാക്കുകൾ
- ഃവാചകം: ... ഃ ...
- ഃപോസ്റ്റർ ടെക്സ്റ്റ്: മലയാളം ഃ
- ഃശീർഷകം: ഃ അടയാളമുള്ള വരി
- ഃസ്ക്രിപ്റ്റ്: ടെക്സ്റ്റിൽ ഃ ചേർക്കുക
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D03 | |
| HTML Entity | ഃ | |
| HTML Code | ഃ | |
| CSS | \0D03 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3331 | |
| Decimal | 3331 |
How to type Malayalam Sign Visarga Letter (ഃ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3331 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D03 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D03. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d03, 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 Visarga letter mean?
Malayalam Sign Visarga (ഃ) is a punctuation/orthographic sign in the Malayalam script. It is used in writing to represent a particular sound/reading behavior associated with how text is pronounced and segmented. Like many script signs, its exact effect can depend on surrounding characters and the word it appears in, so it’s best treated as an authentic Malayalam text mark rather than a generic “colon-like” symbol. When you’re typesetting Malayalam (for writing, publishing, or UI text), using the correct Unicode character—U+0D03—ensures proper rendering in fonts that support Malayalam.
What is the Unicode code point for Malayalam Sign Visarga (ഃ)?
It is U+0D03.
How can I copy this symbol reliably in my project?
Copy the character directly (ഃ) or use the provided forms: HTML ഃ or CSS escape \\0D03 or JavaScript \\u{0D03}.
Does the symbol mean the same thing everywhere?
Its reading/pronunciation role depends on context in Malayalam text, so it should be used as a Malayalam orthographic sign in the position it appears in real writing.
Will it display correctly in all fonts?
It should render in fonts that support Malayalam. If you don’t see it, try a font with Malayalam glyph coverage.