Sinhala Vowel Sign Ketti Is-pilla Letter
“ි” is the Sinhala vowel sign Ketti Is-Pilla (U+0DD2), used to represent a vowel sound with consonants.
U+0DD2
The symbol “ි” is a Sinhala vowel sign used in writing Sinhala. It modifies how a consonant is pronounced by adding a vowel element. Use the copy options below for reliable pasting and coding.
Sinhala Vowel Sign Ketti Is-pilla Letter Meaning
“ි” is the Sinhala vowel sign called Ketti Is-Pilla. It has the Unicode code point U+0DD2 and the HTML entity ි. As a vowel sign, it is typically applied in Sinhala orthography together with consonant letters to produce the intended vowel sound in the written word. If you are building Sinhala text in a browser or app, copying this exact character is the safest way to ensure correct rendering across systems that support Sinhala. For developers, the character can also be inserted via its Unicode escapes in code (CSS/JavaScript).
Common uses
- •Typing or pasting Sinhala text that requires the vowel sign “ි”
- •UI labels and form text in Sinhala where correct vowel marking is needed
- •Email templates or documents that must preserve Sinhala spelling
- •Subtitle/caption text generation for Sinhala content
- •Design assets (logos, banners, typography) that include Sinhala letterforms
Examples
ි | Sinhala Vowel Sign Ketti Is-Pilla
- ිසිංහල
- ිකරුණි
- ිමිතුරි
- ිවිද්යාව
- ිකිරි
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0DD2 | |
| HTML Entity | ි | |
| HTML Code | ි | |
| CSS | \0DD2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3538 | |
| Decimal | 3538 |
How to type Sinhala Vowel Sign Ketti Is-pilla Letter (ි)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3538 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0DD2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0DD2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0dd2, 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 Ketti Is-pilla letter mean?
“ි” is the Sinhala vowel sign called Ketti Is-Pilla. It has the Unicode code point U+0DD2 and the HTML entity ි. As a vowel sign, it is typically applied in Sinhala orthography together with consonant letters to produce the intended vowel sound in the written word. If you are building Sinhala text in a browser or app, copying this exact character is the safest way to ensure correct rendering across systems that support Sinhala. For developers, the character can also be inserted via its Unicode escapes in code (CSS/JavaScript).
What is the Unicode code point for “ි”?
“ි” is U+0DD2.
How can I copy “ි” reliably for websites or documents?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also use the provided HTML entity ි to insert it in markup.
How do I use “ි” in CSS or JavaScript?
For CSS, you can use \\0DD2. For JavaScript, you can use \\u{0DD2}.
Is “ි” a standalone letter or a vowel sign?
It is a vowel sign (Sinhala Vowel Sign Ketti Is-Pilla) that modifies how consonants are pronounced in Sinhala writing.