Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Aeda-pilla Letter
ෑ is the Sinhala vowel sign Diga Aeda-Pilla (U+0DD1) used to add a long “ae” sound to a consonant.
U+0DD1
The symbol “ෑ” is a Sinhala vowel sign. In writing, it attaches to a consonant to change its vowel sound. Use the copy options below for accurate text input.
Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Aeda-pilla Letter Meaning
“ෑ” is the Sinhala vowel sign “Diga Aeda-Pilla” (Unicode U+0DD1). It is written as a sign that combines with a consonant, producing a long vowel sound often described as an “ae”/“eə”-type pronunciation in transliteration. Because it is a combining vowel sign, it doesn’t stand alone in Sinhala spelling the way many standalone letters do; instead, it modifies the preceding consonant’s vowel. When you copy it into forms, documents, or design tools, ensure you keep the exact character (U+0DD1) so the syllable is rendered correctly by Sinhala-capable fonts.
Common uses
- •Typing Sinhala text where a long “ae” vowel is required in a syllable
- •Adding correct vowel signs in digital publishing and document editing
- •UI/localization strings for Sinhala-language apps and websites
- •Design work (posters, captions, social media text) requiring accurate Sinhala glyphs
- •Programmers inserting the character by Unicode, HTML entity, or escape sequence
Examples
ෑ Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Aeda-Pilla
- ෑසෑම කෙනෙක්ම දන්නවා.
- ෑකෑම වේලාව ලඟයි.
- ෑතෑගි ලැබුණා.
- ෑබෑග් එක අරන් එන්න.
- ෑඅපි සෑමදාම ඉගෙන ගන්නවා.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0DD1 | |
| HTML Entity | ෑ | |
| HTML Code | ෑ | |
| CSS | \0DD1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3537 | |
| Decimal | 3537 |
How to type Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Aeda-pilla Letter (ෑ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3537 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0DD1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0DD1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0dd1, 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 Vowel Sign Diga Aeda-pilla letter mean?
“ෑ” is the Sinhala vowel sign “Diga Aeda-Pilla” (Unicode U+0DD1). It is written as a sign that combines with a consonant, producing a long vowel sound often described as an “ae”/“eə”-type pronunciation in transliteration. Because it is a combining vowel sign, it doesn’t stand alone in Sinhala spelling the way many standalone letters do; instead, it modifies the preceding consonant’s vowel. When you copy it into forms, documents, or design tools, ensure you keep the exact character (U+0DD1) so the syllable is rendered correctly by Sinhala-capable fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for “ෑ”?
“ෑ” has Unicode code point U+0DD1.
How can I copy “ෑ” safely for use in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ෑ.
What CSS or JavaScript escape can I use to insert it?
CSS escape: \\0DD1. JavaScript escape: \\u{0DD1}.
Does “ෑ” stand alone like a letter?
In Sinhala, it’s a vowel sign that modifies a consonant, so it’s typically used as part of a syllable rather than as an independent letter.