Malayalam Vowel Sign Uu Letter
The Malayalam vowel sign UU (ൂ) represents a specific vowel sound in Malayalam script.
U+0D42
Malayalam uses vowel signs to modify a base consonant. The character “ൂ” is the Malayalam Vowel Sign UU. You can copy it directly or use the provided codepoint and escape sequences.
Malayalam Vowel Sign Uu Letter Meaning
“ൂ” is the Malayalam vowel sign UU, Unicode code point U+0D42 (HTML entity ൂ). In Malayalam writing, vowel signs are applied to consonant letters to indicate the vowel sound that follows or modifies the syllable. UU generally corresponds to an “uː” style vowel length/sound in the language, but the exact pronunciation depends on the overall word and syllable structure. In fonts and text rendering, the sign is positioned as a vowel mark relative to its base consonant, so it typically must be used together with a Malayalam consonant for proper reading and display.
Common uses
- •Typing Malayalam text where a syllable requires the “uu” vowel sign
- •Correcting or composing Malayalam strings in digital forms and UIs
- •Designing Malayalam typography, labels, or captions that need the UU sign
- •Developing multilingual content where Khmer/Arabic/Hindi scripts are supported alongside Malayalam
- •Preparing subtitles and on-screen text that must render accurately with Malayalam vowels
Examples
ൂ Malayalam Vowel Sign UU
- ൂമൂലം
- ൂകൂട്ട്
- ൂതൂക്കം
- ൂപൂവ്
- ൂനൂൽ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D42 | |
| HTML Entity | ൂ | |
| HTML Code | ൂ | |
| CSS | \0D42 |
FAQ
What does the Malayalam Vowel Sign Uu letter mean?
“ൂ” is the Malayalam vowel sign UU, Unicode code point U+0D42 (HTML entity ൂ). In Malayalam writing, vowel signs are applied to consonant letters to indicate the vowel sound that follows or modifies the syllable. UU generally corresponds to an “uː” style vowel length/sound in the language, but the exact pronunciation depends on the overall word and syllable structure. In fonts and text rendering, the sign is positioned as a vowel mark relative to its base consonant, so it typically must be used together with a Malayalam consonant for proper reading and display.
What is the Unicode code point for “ൂ”?
It is U+0D42, named “MALAYALAM VOWEL SIGN UU”.
How do I copy “ൂ” using an HTML entity?
Use the HTML entity: ൂ.
What escape sequence can I use in CSS?
CSS escape: \\0D42.
Does “ൂ” stand alone like a letter?
It is a vowel sign in Malayalam, so it is typically used in combination with a consonant for proper syllable formation and readable text.