Sinhala Letter Ayanna Letter
අ is the Sinhala letter Ayanna (U+0D85), used to write Sinhala words.
U+0D85
“අ” is a Unicode character used in the Sinhala script. It’s commonly needed for Sinhala text in documents, UI, and web content. Below you’ll find copy options and exact code point escapes.
Sinhala Letter Ayanna Letter Meaning
“අ” is the Sinhala script character named SINHALA LETTER AYANNA (Unicode U+0D85). As a letter form in Sinhala, it appears in Sinhala words as part of the language’s written spelling. For most readers, its meaning is tied to how Sinhala orthography forms syllables and words rather than acting like a standalone symbol with a single universal meaning. If you’re building text rendering, it’s important to treat it as a Unicode letter character, not a decorative mark. Use the exact Unicode value (U+0D85) to ensure correct copy/paste and consistent encoding across systems.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Sinhala text into documents and editors
- •Rendering Sinhala in web pages using Unicode (U+0D85)
- •Creating UI labels and buttons that require Sinhala characters
- •Typing or composing Sinhala content in social media posts
- •Developer use: inserting the character via HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes
Examples
අ (Sinhala Letter Ayanna) Unicode Symbol
- අඅද
- අඅම්මා
- අඅපි
- අඅලුත්
- අඅකුර
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D85 | |
| HTML Entity | අ | |
| HTML Code | අ | |
| CSS | \0D85 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3461 | |
| Decimal | 3461 |
How to type Sinhala Letter Ayanna Letter (අ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3461 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D85 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D85. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d85, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy අ 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 Ayanna letter mean?
“අ” is the Sinhala script character named SINHALA LETTER AYANNA (Unicode U+0D85). As a letter form in Sinhala, it appears in Sinhala words as part of the language’s written spelling. For most readers, its meaning is tied to how Sinhala orthography forms syllables and words rather than acting like a standalone symbol with a single universal meaning. If you’re building text rendering, it’s important to treat it as a Unicode letter character, not a decorative mark. Use the exact Unicode value (U+0D85) to ensure correct copy/paste and consistent encoding across systems.
What Unicode character is “අ”?
“අ” is the Sinhala Letter Ayan(n)a, Unicode code point U+0D85.
How do I copy “අ” reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (“අ”). For technical use, also copy the Unicode form U+0D85 or the escapes provided below.
What is the HTML entity and CSS/JS escape for “අ”?
HTML entity: අ CSS escape: \0D85. JavaScript escape: \u{0D85}.
Does “අ” have a standalone meaning like a math or emoji symbol?
No—“අ” is a letter in the Sinhala script. Its function depends on Sinhala spelling and syllable structure rather than acting as a single standalone symbol.