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Tamil Digit Five Letter

௫ is the Tamil script numeral for the value five (Unicode U+0BEB).

U+0BEB

“௫” is the Tamil digit representing five in Unicode. It’s used anywhere Tamil numerals appear, from digital text to labels. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.

Tamil Digit Five Letter Meaning

௫ is the Tamil digit for the number five, encoded in Unicode as U+0BEB. In Tamil script, digits are distinct from Latin numerals (0–9), so correct rendering depends on using this specific character. You’ll typically see it in Tamil-language writing where numbers must follow local numeral styling. For developers, it can be inserted via the HTML entity ௫ or escaped as \\0BEB (CSS) / \\u{0BEB} (JavaScript). When copying, paste the character itself to ensure the right glyph appears with the chosen font.

Common uses

  • Typing Tamil numerals in documents and chat messages
  • Displaying Tamil-language dates, counts, and quantities
  • Designing posters, signage, or labels that use Tamil numerals
  • Translating UI strings where numbers must match Tamil digit forms
  • Generating multilingual content in apps and websites

Examples

௫ Tamil Digit Five (U+0BEB)

  • வயது: ௫ ஆண்டுகள்
  • புள்ளிகள்: ௫
  • 5வது நாள் → ௫வது நாள்
  • தொகை: ௫ ரூபாய்
  • அடுத்தது: ௫ படிகள்

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0BEB
HTML Entity௫
HTML Code௫
CSS\0BEB

FAQ

What does the Tamil Digit Five letter mean?

௫ is the Tamil digit for the number five, encoded in Unicode as U+0BEB. In Tamil script, digits are distinct from Latin numerals (0–9), so correct rendering depends on using this specific character. You’ll typically see it in Tamil-language writing where numbers must follow local numeral styling. For developers, it can be inserted via the HTML entity ௫ or escaped as \\0BEB (CSS) / \\u{0BEB} (JavaScript). When copying, paste the character itself to ensure the right glyph appears with the chosen font.

What character is “௫”?

“௫” is the Tamil digit five, Unicode U+0BEB (HTML entity ௫).

How can I copy “௫” safely?

Copy the character “௫” directly from this page, then paste it into your editor or design tool. This avoids font and encoding mix-ups.

What Unicode escape can I use in JavaScript?

Use \\u{0BEB} to represent the character in JavaScript strings.

Why can’t I just use the Latin “5” in Tamil text?

Latin “5” is a different character. To match Tamil numeral styling and expected rendering, use the Tamil digit character “௫”.