Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna Letter
බ is the Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna (U+0DB6) used in Sinhala writing.
U+0DB6
The symbol බ is a Sinhala letter found in Unicode at U+0DB6. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand where it fits in Sinhala text.
Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna Letter Meaning
బ (Unicode U+0DB6) is the Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna, categorized under “Sinhala”. As a letter, it represents a specific sound/letter form within the Sinhala writing system. You’ll typically encounter it as part of Sinhala words and names rather than as a standalone mark. For typing, sharing, or designing Sinhala text, the most important practical detail is that it’s encoded as a single Unicode character. When you use it on websites or in code, rely on the correct escapes and HTML entity so the character renders properly across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copy/pasting Sinhala text in messages, comments, and social posts
- •Typing Sinhala names, places, or proper nouns accurately
- •Using in document templates that require the exact Sinhala character
- •Designing Sinhala UI labels, signage, and typography samples
- •Implementing Sinhala content in web and app text (Unicode-safe)
Examples
බ — Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna
- බබබා
- බසිංහල බස
- බබෙදාගන්න
- බබස් රථය
- බබාලක
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0DB6 | |
| HTML Entity | බ | |
| HTML Code | බ | |
| CSS | \0DB6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3510 | |
| Decimal | 3510 |
How to type Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna Letter (බ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3510 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0DB6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0DB6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0db6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy බ 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 Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna letter mean?
బ (Unicode U+0DB6) is the Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna, categorized under “Sinhala”. As a letter, it represents a specific sound/letter form within the Sinhala writing system. You’ll typically encounter it as part of Sinhala words and names rather than as a standalone mark. For typing, sharing, or designing Sinhala text, the most important practical detail is that it’s encoded as a single Unicode character. When you use it on websites or in code, rely on the correct escapes and HTML entity so the character renders properly across platforms.
What Unicode character is බ?
බ is the Sinhala Letter Alpapraana Bayanna, with Unicode code point U+0DB6.
How can I copy the character reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. For web usage, you can also use the HTML entity බ.
What escapes can I use in code?
You can use CSS escape \\0DB6, or JavaScript escape \\u{0DB6}, to represent this character.
Is බ a standalone symbol with a special icon meaning?
It is primarily a letter used as part of Sinhala words and text, not a decorative icon with a universal standalone meaning.