Oriya Sign Visarga Letter
ଃ (Oriya Sign Visarga) is a punctuation-like Oriya script sign used to mark a visarga/breathing effect in words.
U+0B03
The character ଃ is called the Oriya Sign Visarga. It has the Unicode code point U+0B03 and can be copied directly or inserted using common programming escapes. This page helps you use it correctly in text, web content, and design files.
Oriya Sign Visarga Letter Meaning
ଃ (Oriya Sign Visarga) is a sign used in the Oriya (Odia) script to indicate a visarga-like phonetic effect. In practice, it behaves like a small punctuation mark attached to or placed in text where the language rules call for it. You’ll most often see it as part of written Oriya words, appearing after certain letters or at positions determined by the spelling conventions of the script. When entering the symbol in digital text, the key is to use the correct Unicode character (U+0B03) or an equivalent encoding form, so it renders properly across fonts and devices.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing Oriya text where the Visarga sign is required by spelling
- •Copy/pasting in documents, emails, and notes that include Oriya words
- •Web and UI content that must render the Oriya Sign Visarga correctly
- •Localization and content editing for Oriya-language websites and apps
- •Design and typography work where precise Unicode characters matter
Examples
ଃ Oriya Sign Visarga (U+0B03)
- ଃଃ
- ଃଅଃ
- ଃତଃ
- ଃକଃ
- ଃବଃ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B03 | |
| HTML Entity | ଃ | |
| HTML Code | ଃ | |
| CSS | \0B03 |
FAQ
What does the Oriya Sign Visarga letter mean?
ଃ (Oriya Sign Visarga) is a sign used in the Oriya (Odia) script to indicate a visarga-like phonetic effect. In practice, it behaves like a small punctuation mark attached to or placed in text where the language rules call for it. You’ll most often see it as part of written Oriya words, appearing after certain letters or at positions determined by the spelling conventions of the script. When entering the symbol in digital text, the key is to use the correct Unicode character (U+0B03) or an equivalent encoding form, so it renders properly across fonts and devices.
What is the Unicode code point for ଃ?
The Oriya Sign Visarga is U+0B03.
How can I insert ଃ in HTML?
Use the numeric HTML entity: ଃ.
What is the CSS escape for this character?
Use: \\0B03.
How do I type it in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{0B03}.