Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Is-pilla Letter
“ී” is the Sinhala vowel sign DIGA IS-PILLA character used to modify Sinhala syllables.
U+0DD3
“ී” is a Sinhala vowel sign from the Sinhala writing system. It’s used alongside consonants to create vowel-carrying syllables. Below you’ll find practical copy options, examples, and developer-friendly escape forms.
Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Is-pilla Letter Meaning
The character “ී” (U+0DD3) is named “SINHALA VOWEL SIGN DIGA IS-PILLA”. As a Sinhala vowel sign, it is not typically used as a standalone letter. Instead, it combines with other Sinhala characters (commonly consonants) to affect how a syllable is written and read. If you’re working with Sinhala text—such as fonts, localization, or content editing—this code point is important because it may appear in rendered Sinhala words and needs to be preserved accurately when copying, searching, or generating text.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Sinhala text in a word processor or mobile keyboard
- •Correctly rendering Sinhala syllables in web design and UI text
- •Copy/pasting Sinhala content without losing diacritic marks
- •Localizing apps and forms that include Sinhala names or terms
- •Using the character in documentation, subtitles, or social media posts in Sinhala
Examples
ී — Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Is-Pillа
- ීකී
- ීදී
- ීතී
- ීනී
- ීගී
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0DD3 | |
| HTML Entity | ී | |
| HTML Code | ී | |
| CSS | \0DD3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3539 | |
| Decimal | 3539 |
How to type Sinhala Vowel Sign Diga Is-pilla Letter (ී)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3539 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0DD3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0DD3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0dd3, 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 Is-pilla letter mean?
The character “ී” (U+0DD3) is named “SINHALA VOWEL SIGN DIGA IS-PILLA”. As a Sinhala vowel sign, it is not typically used as a standalone letter. Instead, it combines with other Sinhala characters (commonly consonants) to affect how a syllable is written and read. If you’re working with Sinhala text—such as fonts, localization, or content editing—this code point is important because it may appear in rendered Sinhala words and needs to be preserved accurately when copying, searching, or generating text.
What Unicode character is “ී”?
“ී” is the character U+0DD3, Unicode name: SINHALA VOWEL SIGN DIGA IS-PILLA.
How can I copy “ී” reliably?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. You can also use the HTML entity “ී” or the escape forms “\0DD3” / “\u{0DD3}”.
Is “ී” a standalone letter?
No—it's a Sinhala vowel sign. It’s meant to combine with other Sinhala characters to form syllables.
How do I use it in code?
Use the code point U+0DD3. For example: in JavaScript you can use “\u{0DD3}”. For CSS, you can use “\0DD3”.