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ஆ

Tamil Letter Aa Letter

ஆ is the Tamil letter AA, represented as U+0B86 in Unicode.

U+0B86

ஆ is a Tamil script character used to write the vowel sound “aa”. It’s encoded in Unicode as U+0B86 and can be copied directly for writing, design, or development work.

Tamil Letter Aa Letter Meaning

ஆ is the Tamil letter “AA” (Unicode name: TAMIL LETTER AA). In Tamil script, this character represents a long vowel sound commonly transliterated as “aa”. You’ll see it in Tamil words where the “aa” vowel occurs, including many common vocabulary and grammatical forms. Because it’s a full letter rather than a modifier, it typically carries its sound as part of the syllable structure on its own. For accurate text handling, use its correct Unicode code point (U+0B86) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes when you need programmatic insertion.

Common uses

  • •Writing Tamil text in documents, captions, and messaging apps
  • •Typography and UI design for Tamil language interfaces
  • •Linguistic notes and transliteration references for the “aa” vowel
  • •Generating Tamil content in web or app forms using Unicode
  • •Using in social media posts, names, or titles that include “aa” sounds

Examples

ஆ (Tamil Letter AA) — Meaning & Copy

  • ஆஆ
  • ஆஅப்பா
  • ஆஆட்கள்
  • ஆஆனந்தம்
  • ஆஆரம்பம்

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0B86
HTML Entityஆ
HTML Codeஆ
CSS\0B86
Alt CodeAlt + 2950
Decimal2950

How to type Tamil Letter Aa Letter (ஆ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 2950 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0B86 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0B86. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 0b86, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy ஆ 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 Aa letter mean?

ஆ is the Tamil letter “AA” (Unicode name: TAMIL LETTER AA). In Tamil script, this character represents a long vowel sound commonly transliterated as “aa”. You’ll see it in Tamil words where the “aa” vowel occurs, including many common vocabulary and grammatical forms. Because it’s a full letter rather than a modifier, it typically carries its sound as part of the syllable structure on its own. For accurate text handling, use its correct Unicode code point (U+0B86) or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes when you need programmatic insertion.

What Unicode character is “ஆ”?

“ஆ” is the Tamil letter AA with Unicode code point U+0B86.

How do I copy “ஆ” easily?

Copy the character shown on this page (ஆ). You can also use the provided escapes like \\0B86 or \\u{0B86} depending on your environment.

Is “ஆ” a vowel or a consonant?

It is a vowel letter (the long “aa” sound) in Tamil script.

What is the HTML entity for “ஆ”?

The HTML entity for “ஆ” is ஆ.