Oriya Vowel Sign U Letter
The Oriya vowel sign U (ୁ) is a Unicode combining mark used in Odia (Oriya) script.
U+0B41
ୁ (Oriya Vowel Sign U, U+0B41) is a combining vowel sign in the Oriya writing system. It attaches to a base consonant to represent the vowel sound “u” in the written word. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in your code.
Oriya Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
Oriya vowel sign U (Unicode U+0B41) is a combining mark used in the Oriya (Odia) script. Like other vowel signs, it is not typically displayed as a standalone letter; instead, it modifies the preceding base consonant (or appropriate consonant form) to indicate the “u” vowel. Because it is a combining character, correct display depends on proper text shaping by the font and rendering engine. If you are building strings for web pages or apps, prefer the Unicode escape and ensure the selected font supports Oriya script and combining marks.
Common uses
- •Adding the “u” vowel sound in Odia text next to a base consonant
- •Preparing multilingual content where Odia words must be rendered accurately
- •Creating and testing font/rendering support for Oriya vowel signs
- •Typing or generating Odia text in editors, CMS, or document templates
- •Building Unicode strings programmatically using HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
ୁ — Oriya Vowel Sign U (U+0B41)
- ୁକୁ
- ୁଗୁ
- ୁପୁ
- ୁବୁ
- ୁମୁ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B41 | |
| HTML Entity | ୁ | |
| HTML Code | ୁ | |
| CSS | \0B41 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2881 | |
| Decimal | 2881 |
How to type Oriya Vowel Sign U Letter (ୁ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2881 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0B41 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0B41. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0b41, 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 Oriya Vowel Sign U letter mean?
Oriya vowel sign U (Unicode U+0B41) is a combining mark used in the Oriya (Odia) script. Like other vowel signs, it is not typically displayed as a standalone letter; instead, it modifies the preceding base consonant (or appropriate consonant form) to indicate the “u” vowel. Because it is a combining character, correct display depends on proper text shaping by the font and rendering engine. If you are building strings for web pages or apps, prefer the Unicode escape and ensure the selected font supports Oriya script and combining marks.
Is ୁ a standalone letter?
No. ୁ is a combining vowel sign (Oriya Vowel Sign U). It is designed to attach to a base consonant to form a syllable.
What is the Unicode code point for ୁ?
The Unicode code point is U+0B41.
How can I copy ୁ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ୁ.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
It should render correctly when the font and text shaping engine support Oriya combining marks. If you see missing boxes or incorrect positioning, try a Unicode-capable Oriya font.