Tamil Letter I Letter
இ is the Tamil Letter I (U+0B87), used as a basic vowel character in Tamil script.
U+0B87
The character இ is known as the Tamil Letter I. It has the Unicode code point U+0B87 and can be entered or copied in modern text and design tools. Below are reliable ways to reference it for writing and web development.
Tamil Letter I Letter Meaning
இ (Tamil Letter I) is a vowel letter used in the Tamil writing system. As a basic vowel character, it appears as part of how Tamil words are formed and represented in text. In practice, it may show up in ordinary Tamil writing where the sound “i” is involved, including syllables that use this vowel. Like many script letters, its usage depends on the surrounding characters in Tamil. If you are building software or fonts, the most important details are its Unicode code point (U+0B87) and the available escape forms for HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
Common uses
- •Copy/paste Tamil text in documents, chats, or social media
- •Typing Tamil content in editors that support Unicode
- •Rendering Tamil in web pages using Unicode characters
- •Font testing and glyph coverage checks for Tamil characters
- •Template strings and localization in software (using proper Unicode)
Examples
இ (Tamil Letter I) — Copy & Unicode Details
- இஇங்கு
- இதமிழ் எழுத்து: இ
- இமணி இ
- இஅறிமுகம்: இ
- இஒரு சொல்லில் இ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B87 | |
| HTML Entity | இ | |
| HTML Code | இ | |
| CSS | \0B87 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2951 | |
| Decimal | 2951 |
How to type Tamil Letter I Letter (இ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2951 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0B87 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0B87. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0b87, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy இ 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 I letter mean?
இ (Tamil Letter I) is a vowel letter used in the Tamil writing system. As a basic vowel character, it appears as part of how Tamil words are formed and represented in text. In practice, it may show up in ordinary Tamil writing where the sound “i” is involved, including syllables that use this vowel. Like many script letters, its usage depends on the surrounding characters in Tamil. If you are building software or fonts, the most important details are its Unicode code point (U+0B87) and the available escape forms for HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
What is the Unicode code point for இ?
The Unicode code point for இ is U+0B87 (Tamil Letter I).
How can I use this character in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity இ to represent the character.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use for இ?
CSS escape: \0B87. JavaScript escape: \u{0B87}.
Does இ have a special meaning on its own?
As a basic Tamil vowel letter, its role depends on the word and surrounding characters. Its reliable identification is as Tamil Letter I (U+0B87).