Tamil Letter A Letter
அ is the Tamil Letter A (U+0B85), used as a core character in Tamil writing.
U+0B85
அ (Tamil Letter A) is a Unicode Tamil character. It’s commonly typed, displayed, and copied as part of Tamil text. Below are ready-to-use copy and code formats.
Tamil Letter A Letter Meaning
அ (Tamil Letter A) is a basic Tamil script character represented in Unicode as U+0B85. It is part of the Tamil writing system and appears in Tamil words as an initial vowel letter and in syllabic combinations depending on the surrounding characters. In practice, you’ll most often use it when entering or rendering Tamil text in interfaces, content, and forms. As with many script characters, its exact visual and linguistic role can depend on how it combines with other Tamil letters and marks. This page focuses on practical copying and correct technical representation rather than a single universal “meaning.”
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting Tamil text for messages, posts, and notes
- •Entering Tamil in forms or usernames where the first letter is required
- •Using Unicode text in web pages that require proper Tamil rendering
- •Typography and UI design previews for Tamil language support
- •Testing fonts, character coverage, and encoding in applications
Examples
அ — Tamil Letter A (U+0B85)
- அஅம்மா
- அஅரசு
- அஅவன்
- அஅறிவு
- அஅழகு
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B85 | |
| HTML Entity | அ | |
| HTML Code | அ | |
| CSS | \0B85 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2949 | |
| Decimal | 2949 |
How to type Tamil Letter A Letter (அ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2949 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0B85 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0B85. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0b85, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy அ 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 Tamil Letter A letter mean?
அ (Tamil Letter A) is a basic Tamil script character represented in Unicode as U+0B85. It is part of the Tamil writing system and appears in Tamil words as an initial vowel letter and in syllabic combinations depending on the surrounding characters. In practice, you’ll most often use it when entering or rendering Tamil text in interfaces, content, and forms. As with many script characters, its exact visual and linguistic role can depend on how it combines with other Tamil letters and marks. This page focuses on practical copying and correct technical representation rather than a single universal “meaning.”
What is the Unicode code point for அ?
The Tamil Letter A (அ) is U+0B85.
How do I include அ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: அ.
What is the CSS escape for அ?
Use the CSS escape: \0B85.
How do I represent அ in JavaScript?
Use: \u{0B85}.