Oriya Sign Nukta Letter
଼ is the Oriya Sign Nukta (U+0B3C), used in Oriya script to modify how a base letter is written.
U+0B3C
଼ (Oriya Sign Nukta) is a Unicode character in the Oriya (Odia) writing system. It’s typically used to alter the sound or form of a preceding letter according to the writing rules for Oriya. Use the copy options below for reliable text and developer-friendly escapes.
Oriya Sign Nukta Letter Meaning
The character “଼” is the Unicode “ORIYA SIGN NUKTA” (U+0B3C). In the Oriya script, a nukta sign is generally used as a combining mark-like sign that modifies the pronunciation or usage of the letter that comes before it in a word. In practice, it’s inserted in the correct position relative to a base character so the renderer can apply the intended orthographic effect. When typing or generating text, ensure your font and software support the Oriya block so the sign displays properly and attaches as expected to the preceding character.
Common uses
- •Accurately writing Odia/Oriya words that require the nukta sign after a specific base letter
- •Forming correct orthography in localization and content updates for Odia text
- •Using Unicode-compliant text in editors, CMS platforms, and form inputs that support Oriya
- •Producing search- and sort-stable text by using the exact Unicode character U+0B3C
- •Developer workflows: inserting the symbol via copy/paste or programmatic escapes in web and apps
Examples
଼ Oriya Sign Nukta
- ଼ଅ଼େ (illustrative Odia text with the nukta sign)
- ଼କ଼ (a base letter followed by the sign)
- ଼ଗ଼ (base letter plus Oriya Sign Nukta)
- ଼ପ଼ (writing with the nukta modifier)
- ଼ବ଼ (sample sequence using ଼)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B3C | |
| HTML Entity | ଼ | |
| HTML Code | ଼ | |
| CSS | \0B3C |
FAQ
What does the Oriya Sign Nukta letter mean?
The character “଼” is the Unicode “ORIYA SIGN NUKTA” (U+0B3C). In the Oriya script, a nukta sign is generally used as a combining mark-like sign that modifies the pronunciation or usage of the letter that comes before it in a word. In practice, it’s inserted in the correct position relative to a base character so the renderer can apply the intended orthographic effect. When typing or generating text, ensure your font and software support the Oriya block so the sign displays properly and attaches as expected to the preceding character.
What is ଼ called?
଼ is commonly called the Oriya Sign Nukta.
What is the Unicode code point for ଼?
The Unicode code point for ଼ is U+0B3C.
How can I copy ଼ reliably?
Use the symbol character “଼” directly from this page, or copy the HTML entity ଼ or the escapes like \\0B3C / \\u{0B3C}.
Does the sign depend on the font or text system?
Yes. Correct display requires a Unicode-capable system and a font that supports the Oriya block so the sign renders properly with the preceding character.