Tamil Letter Na Letter
ந is the Tamil letter na (U+0BA8), used in writing Tamil words and names.
U+0BA8
ந is a single character from the Tamil script. It has the Unicode code point U+0BA8 and can be copied directly or inserted using common escape formats.
Tamil Letter Na Letter Meaning
ந (Tamil Letter Na) is a consonant letter in the Tamil script. Like many letters in abugida scripts, it represents a specific sound as used in Tamil words. You’ll see it in everyday writing, including names and common vocabulary, where the exact pronunciation depends on Tamil orthography and neighboring characters. As a standalone character, it’s used as part of larger syllable structures formed with other Tamil letters and diacritics. If you’re building multilingual text, this character helps you correctly render Tamil content without using images or approximations.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Tamil text in chats, messages, and documents
- •Rendering Tamil names in profiles, forms, and contact information
- •Designing Tamil typography in web and print layouts
- •Programming multilingual apps that must display correct Tamil characters
- •Creating subtitles or captions that include Tamil words
Examples
ந — Tamil Letter Na (U+0BA8)
- நநான்
- நநாடு
- நநன்றி
- நநேரம்
- நநாமம்
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BA8 | |
| HTML Entity | ந | |
| HTML Code | ந | |
| CSS | \0BA8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2984 | |
| Decimal | 2984 |
How to type Tamil Letter Na Letter (ந)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2984 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0BA8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0BA8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ba8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ந 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 Na letter mean?
ந (Tamil Letter Na) is a consonant letter in the Tamil script. Like many letters in abugida scripts, it represents a specific sound as used in Tamil words. You’ll see it in everyday writing, including names and common vocabulary, where the exact pronunciation depends on Tamil orthography and neighboring characters. As a standalone character, it’s used as part of larger syllable structures formed with other Tamil letters and diacritics. If you’re building multilingual text, this character helps you correctly render Tamil content without using images or approximations.
What Unicode character is “ந”?
“ந” is the Tamil Letter Na with Unicode code point U+0BA8.
How can I copy “ந” quickly?
You can copy the character directly from this page. It is also available as the HTML entity ந.
What escape formats are available for developers?
HTML entity: ந | CSS escape: \\0BA8 | JavaScript escape: \\u{0BA8}.
Where does “ந” appear in practice?
It appears in many Tamil words, including common vocabulary and personal names, as part of correct Tamil spelling.