Myanmar Vowel Sign U Letter
ု (Myanmar Vowel Sign U) is a Myanmar script vowel sign used alongside consonants in Burmese text.
U+102F
The character is known as the Myanmar Vowel Sign U. It has the Unicode code point U+102F and can be copied directly for use in Burmese-language text. This page helps you identify the symbol and insert it reliably in documents and web projects.
Myanmar Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
Myanmar Vowel Sign U (ု) is a vowel mark in the Myanmar script. It is typically used with consonant letters to represent vowel sounds in Burmese orthography. Like many script signs, it is usually not meaningful by itself; it combines visually and functionally with surrounding letters. When you place it in text, your font and rendering engine must support Myanmar script characters so the sign positions correctly relative to the base consonant. For developers, use the exact Unicode code point U+102F (HTML entity ု), and for design workflows, verify it renders correctly in your chosen typeface.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste into Burmese text for accurate spelling and pronunciation
- •Typing vowel signs when composing Myanmar-script content in editors
- •Using in social media posts that include Burmese words and names
- •Incorporating into UI text or labels that require Myanmar orthography
- •Web and app development where you need the exact Unicode character
Examples
ု — Myanmar Vowel Sign U (U+102F)
- ုမၞိရု
- ုကူု
- ုမြု
- ုပု
- ုခု
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+102F | |
| HTML Entity | ု | |
| HTML Code | ု | |
| CSS | \102F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 4143 | |
| Decimal | 4143 |
How to type Myanmar Vowel Sign U Letter (ု)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 4143 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 102F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 102F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 102f, 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 Myanmar Vowel Sign U letter mean?
Myanmar Vowel Sign U (ု) is a vowel mark in the Myanmar script. It is typically used with consonant letters to represent vowel sounds in Burmese orthography. Like many script signs, it is usually not meaningful by itself; it combines visually and functionally with surrounding letters. When you place it in text, your font and rendering engine must support Myanmar script characters so the sign positions correctly relative to the base consonant. For developers, use the exact Unicode code point U+102F (HTML entity ု), and for design workflows, verify it renders correctly in your chosen typeface.
What is the Unicode code point for ု?
The Unicode code point is U+102F.
How can I enter this character in code?
You can use HTML entity ု, CSS escape \\102F, or JavaScript escape \\u{102F}.
Why doesn’t ု look correct in my text editor?
Myanmar-script vowel signs depend on proper Unicode rendering and font support. Try a font that supports Myanmar characters and ensure the text is encoded in Unicode (UTF-8).
Can I use ု by itself?
It’s generally used with a base consonant in Myanmar script. By itself it may not convey the intended vowel placement, depending on rendering.