Tamil Letter E Letter
எ is the Tamil letter E (U+0B8E), commonly used in Tamil words and text.
U+0B8E
The symbol எ is a Tamil letter used to write words in the Tamil script. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in documents, websites, and apps.
Tamil Letter E Letter Meaning
எ (Tamil Letter E, U+0B8E) is a character in the Tamil writing system. In written Tamil, it represents the vowel sound associated with “e” in Tamil words, appearing as part of the language’s standard spelling. As a standalone letter, it is used in contexts where the Tamil script calls for the vowel form, including word roots and common grammatical patterns. Designers and developers often need the exact Unicode character (U+0B8E) to ensure correct rendering across fonts and platforms, especially when creating multilingual text, labels, or UI strings.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Tamil text where the “e” vowel letter is required
- •Adding Tamil names, labels, and UI text in multilingual apps
- •Creating captions or captions overlays for Tamil videos and posts
- •Using in forms or documents that require accurate Unicode Tamil spelling
- •Programming and templating content where you need consistent character encoding
Examples
எ — Tamil Letter E
- எஎ என்பது தமிழ் எழுத்து.
- எஎனக்கு ஒரு பேனா வேண்டும்.
- எஇன்று நல்ல நேரம்.
- எநான் தமிழ் படிக்கிறேன்.
- எதயவுசெய்து எ-ஐ நகலெடுக்கவும்.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B8E | |
| HTML Entity | எ | |
| HTML Code | எ | |
| CSS | \0B8E |
FAQ
What does the Tamil Letter E letter mean?
எ (Tamil Letter E, U+0B8E) is a character in the Tamil writing system. In written Tamil, it represents the vowel sound associated with “e” in Tamil words, appearing as part of the language’s standard spelling. As a standalone letter, it is used in contexts where the Tamil script calls for the vowel form, including word roots and common grammatical patterns. Designers and developers often need the exact Unicode character (U+0B8E) to ensure correct rendering across fonts and platforms, especially when creating multilingual text, labels, or UI strings.
What Unicode character is “எ”?
“எ” is the Tamil Letter E with Unicode code point U+0B8E.
How do I copy and paste “எ” into a website or document?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For precise encoding, you can also use the HTML entity: எ.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use for it?
CSS escape: \\0B8E. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{0B8E}.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
It should render correctly if the user has a Tamil-capable font. Using the exact Unicode character U+0B8E helps ensure consistent behavior.