Malayalam Vowel Sign I Letter
Malayalam vowel sign I (ി) used to indicate the vowel sound “i” in Malayalam script.
U+0D3F
“ി” is the Malayalam vowel sign I. It is a combining mark that is typically placed relative to a consonant to form syllables. Use the provided escapes to copy it into websites, apps, and design tools.
Malayalam Vowel Sign I Letter Meaning
Malayalam vowel sign I (Unicode U+0D3F) is a combining vowel mark for Malayalam writing. In practice, it modifies how a consonant syllable is read by adding the vowel sound “i” to that consonant’s base. The sign is not usually used alone; instead, it appears alongside a consonant to form a complete syllable. When placing it in text, ensure the correct Unicode character is used (U+0D3F), and use proper font support so the mark renders in the expected position.
Common uses
- •Typing Malayalam text where a syllable uses the “i” vowel sign
- •Designing subtitles or captions in Malayalam for videos
- •Building UI text for Malayalam in apps and websites
- •Creating content for education materials that demonstrate vowel signs
- •Working with multilingual documents that require exact Unicode characters
Examples
י Malayalam Vowel Sign I (ි)
- ികി
- ിതി
- ിനി
- ിലി
- ിരി
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D3F | |
| HTML Entity | ി | |
| HTML Code | ി | |
| CSS | \0D3F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3391 | |
| Decimal | 3391 |
How to type Malayalam Vowel Sign I Letter (ി)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3391 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D3F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D3F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d3f, 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 Vowel Sign I letter mean?
Malayalam vowel sign I (Unicode U+0D3F) is a combining vowel mark for Malayalam writing. In practice, it modifies how a consonant syllable is read by adding the vowel sound “i” to that consonant’s base. The sign is not usually used alone; instead, it appears alongside a consonant to form a complete syllable. When placing it in text, ensure the correct Unicode character is used (U+0D3F), and use proper font support so the mark renders in the expected position.
Is “ി” a standalone character or a combining mark?
“ി” (U+0D3F) is a Malayalam vowel sign, and it is typically used as a combining mark with a consonant to form syllables.
What is the Unicode code point for Malayalam Vowel Sign I?
The Unicode code point is U+0D3F.
How can I copy “ി” for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ി
What are the common ways to enter this character in code?
You can use CSS escape \\0D3F or JavaScript escape \\u{0D3F} to insert the character reliably.