Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna Letter
ඵ is the Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna character (U+0DB5) used in Sinhala text.
U+0DB5
ඵ (U+0DB5) is a Sinhala character used when writing Sinhala words. If you need the exact letter for a name, caption, or document, you can copy it directly or use the provided code escapes.
Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna Letter Meaning
ඵ is the Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna, a character identified in Unicode as U+0DB5. As part of the Sinhala script, it appears in properly spelled Sinhala words and text strings. Because this is a specific letter in the Sinhala writing system, its meaning depends on the word or phrase it belongs to rather than having a standalone, universal “symbol meaning.” Use it when the spelling requires this exact character; avoid substituting similar-looking letters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Typing Sinhala words that require the exact ඵ letter
- •Adding correct Sinhala text in captions, posts, and subtitles
- •Entering names or place names written in Sinhala script
- •Preparing multilingual documents where Sinhala must be exact
- •Rendering Sinhala UI labels and forms in apps
Examples
ඵ Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna
- ඵඵ වැනි අකුරක් නිවැරදිව ටයිප් කරන්න.
- ඵමෙම පදයෙහි ඵ අකුර අතහැරෙන්න එපා.
- ඵඵ සහ අනිත් අකුරු නිවැරදි අකුරු ගන්න.
- ඵසින්හල ලිපියක් තුළ ඵ ලියන්න.
- ඵයළිත් ඵ අక్షරය පිටපත් කරන්න.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0DB5 | |
| HTML Entity | ඵ | |
| HTML Code | ඵ | |
| CSS | \0DB5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3509 | |
| Decimal | 3509 |
How to type Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna Letter (ඵ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3509 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0DB5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0DB5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0db5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ඵ 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 Mahaapraana Payanna letter mean?
ඵ is the Sinhala Letter Mahaapraana Payanna, a character identified in Unicode as U+0DB5. As part of the Sinhala script, it appears in properly spelled Sinhala words and text strings. Because this is a specific letter in the Sinhala writing system, its meaning depends on the word or phrase it belongs to rather than having a standalone, universal “symbol meaning.” Use it when the spelling requires this exact character; avoid substituting similar-looking letters from other scripts.
What is the Unicode code point for ඵ?
ඵ is U+0DB5.
How can I copy ඵ into my website or app?
Use the character directly: ඵ. For code, you can also use the provided escapes: HTML entity ඵ, CSS \\0DB5, or JavaScript \\u{0DB5}.
Why does it sometimes look different or show as a box?
It usually means the font you’re using doesn’t support the Sinhala script. Try a Unicode/Sinhala-capable font.
Can I replace ඵ with a similar-looking Latin character?
No. ඵ is a specific Sinhala letter, and replacing it will change the text spelling. Use the exact character U+0DB5.