Malayalam Vowel Sign Aa Letter
“ാ” is the Malayalam vowel sign AA used to add an “aa” vowel sound to consonants.
U+0D3E
“ാ” (Malayalam Vowel Sign AA) is a character used in written Malayalam. It’s commonly used with consonant letters to indicate the vowel sound “aa.” You can copy it directly or use its Unicode values for web and app development.
Malayalam Vowel Sign Aa Letter Meaning
Malayalam Vowel Sign AA (Unicode U+0D3E) is a vowel sign that modifies a preceding consonant to produce the “aa” vowel sound. In practice, it is not usually used as a standalone letter; instead, it appears as part of a syllable where the consonant takes the “aa” vowel. If you’re working with Malayalam text, this sign is important for correct spelling and pronunciation in words that require the “aa” vowel after a consonant.
Common uses
- •Writing Malayalam syllables with the “aa” vowel after a consonant
- •Correct spelling in Malayalam UI labels, forms, and content
- •Typography and font testing for Malayalam rendering
- •Preparing subtitles and captions in Malayalam
- •Creating consistent Malayalam text for websites and apps
Examples
ا丨Malayalam Vowel Sign AA (ാ)
- ാകാ
- ാഗാ
- ാതാ
- ാദാ
- ാപാ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D3E | |
| HTML Entity | ാ | |
| HTML Code | ാ | |
| CSS | \0D3E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3390 | |
| Decimal | 3390 |
How to type Malayalam Vowel Sign Aa Letter (ാ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3390 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D3E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D3E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d3e, 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 is the Unicode code point for “ാ”?
“ാ” is U+0D3E, named MALAYALAM VOWEL SIGN AA.
Is “ാ” a standalone letter in Malayalam?
It’s a vowel sign, so it’s typically used with a consonant to form a syllable rather than appearing alone.
How can I copy “ാ” safely for web development?
You can use the direct character “ാ” or the HTML entity ാ, or Unicode escapes like \\u{0D3E}.
What does “aa” mean here?
It indicates the Malayalam vowel sound “aa” applied to the preceding consonant when forming a syllable.