Malayalam Vowel Sign Ii Letter
Malayalam vowel sign II (U+0D40) used to add a vowel sound to consonant letters in the Malayalam script.
U+0D40
This page is dedicated to the Malayalam vowel sign II: “ീ”. It’s a Unicode character used in Malayalam writing and digital text. Use the variations and code points below for easy copying in apps and websites.
Malayalam Vowel Sign Ii Letter Meaning
“ീ” is the Unicode character named “MALAYALAM VOWEL SIGN II” (U+0D40). In the Malayalam script, vowel signs modify consonant letters by attaching a vowel component to the base character. The sign is typically used in words where the vowel represented by vowel sign II is required, forming correct syllables in Malayalam text. Because it is a combining vowel sign, it’s meant to be used with the appropriate Malayalam consonant it modifies rather than as a standalone letter in most contexts. For designers and developers, it can also appear in carefully normalized text where the correct shaping and positioning are handled by the font and rendering engine.
Common uses
- •Writing Malayalam words that require the vowel represented by vowel sign II
- •Digital typography and UI text rendering in Malayalam (e.g., labels and buttons)
- •Content creation where Malayalam text must be typed or pasted accurately
- •Linguistic data entry and annotation using Unicode characters directly
- •Developer use in internationalized strings and form inputs that support Malayalam
Examples
ీ (Malayalam Vowel Sign II) — Symbol Info & Copy
- ീകീർത്തി
- ീനീളം
- ീവീട്
- ീകീടം
- ീസീത
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D40 | |
| HTML Entity | ീ | |
| HTML Code | ീ | |
| CSS | \0D40 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3392 | |
| Decimal | 3392 |
How to type Malayalam Vowel Sign Ii Letter (ീ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3392 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D40 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D40. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d40, 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 Ii letter mean?
“ീ” is the Unicode character named “MALAYALAM VOWEL SIGN II” (U+0D40). In the Malayalam script, vowel signs modify consonant letters by attaching a vowel component to the base character. The sign is typically used in words where the vowel represented by vowel sign II is required, forming correct syllables in Malayalam text. Because it is a combining vowel sign, it’s meant to be used with the appropriate Malayalam consonant it modifies rather than as a standalone letter in most contexts. For designers and developers, it can also appear in carefully normalized text where the correct shaping and positioning are handled by the font and rendering engine.
What is the Unicode code point for “ീ”?
“ീ” is Unicode U+0D40.
How do I copy “ീ” reliably in code?
You can copy the character directly, or use U+0D40 (HTML: ീ), CSS escape \\0D40, or JavaScript escape \\u{0D40}.
Should “ീ” be used alone?
In normal Malayalam spelling, it functions as a vowel sign that modifies a consonant, so it is typically used together with the appropriate Malayalam letter.
Why does the symbol look different on my device?
Its display depends on the font and the text shaping/rendering engine. Different fonts may position the sign slightly differently.