Sinhala Sign Candrabindu Letter
ඁ is the Sinhala sign candrabindu, a Unicode character used in Sinhala text.
U+0D81
ඁ is a Unicode character named “Sinhala Sign Candrabindu” (U+0D81). It appears in Sinhala writing and can be copied for use in documents, UI text, and content.
Sinhala Sign Candrabindu Letter Meaning
ඁ (Sinhala Sign Candrabindu, U+0D81) is a Sinhala script sign. In Sinhala orthography, such signs are used to represent specific phonetic and written features within words. Like many script marks, its meaning is best understood in context, because the same character’s visual placement and combination with nearby letters determines how it functions in the final spelling. If you need this character for accurate Sinhala text display, it’s important to use the correct Unicode code point (U+0D81) rather than a visually similar character from another block.
Common uses
- •Correctly typing or pasting Sinhala text in emails and documents
- •Using the character in web pages and blog posts that include Sinhala content
- •UI and app localization where Sinhala characters must match the intended spelling
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, or text overlays that require precise script marks
- •Designing typography samples and checking rendering of Sinhala characters
Examples
ඁ Sinhala Sign Candrabindu
- ඁcopying ඁ into a Sinhala sentence for accurate spelling
- ඁusing ඁ in a localized UI label shown in Sinhala
- ඁadding ඁ to a caption line for a video subtitle track
- ඁincluding ඁ in a typography test string for Sinhala fonts
- ඁpasting ඁ into a form field that accepts Sinhala script
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0D81 | |
| HTML Entity | ඁ | |
| HTML Code | ඁ | |
| CSS | \0D81 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3457 | |
| Decimal | 3457 |
How to type Sinhala Sign Candrabindu Letter (ඁ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3457 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0D81 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0D81. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0d81, 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 Sinhala Sign Candrabindu letter mean?
ඁ (Sinhala Sign Candrabindu, U+0D81) is a Sinhala script sign. In Sinhala orthography, such signs are used to represent specific phonetic and written features within words. Like many script marks, its meaning is best understood in context, because the same character’s visual placement and combination with nearby letters determines how it functions in the final spelling. If you need this character for accurate Sinhala text display, it’s important to use the correct Unicode code point (U+0D81) rather than a visually similar character from another block.
What is the Unicode code point for ඁ?
ඁ is U+0D81 (named SINHALA SIGN CANDRABINDU).
How do I type or insert ඁ in a web page?
You can use the character directly, or insert it via HTML entity ඁ or CSS/JS escapes like \\0D81 or \\u{0D81}.
Does ඁ have the same meaning by itself?
It’s a script sign used in Sinhala text. Its practical function is determined by the surrounding letters in context.
Will ඁ display correctly on all devices?
Correct display depends on font and Unicode support for Sinhala characters. Using the proper Unicode character (U+0D81) helps ensure correct rendering when supported.