Tamil Letter Va Letter
வ is the Tamil letter VA (U+0BB5), used as a core consonant character in Tamil writing.
U+0BB5
“வ” is known as the Tamil Letter VA. It’s a basic character in the Tamil script and appears in many everyday words. This page helps you understand, copy, and use it correctly.
Tamil Letter Va Letter Meaning
Tamil Letter VA (வ), Unicode U+0BB5, is a consonant letter in the Tamil script. In written Tamil, it represents the sound associated with “va/vee” (commonly transcribed as /ʋ/ or /v/ depending on context). Like other Tamil letters, it can combine with other marks in Tamil orthography to form syllables and word shapes as needed by the language. You’ll find it used in personal names, common vocabulary, and standard text. When copying, it’s helpful to use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to avoid font or encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Typing Tamil text in documents, notes, and messaging
- •Displaying Tamil names and surnames that include “வ”
- •Designing UI labels or headings in Tamil-language interfaces
- •Linguistic content creation for Tamil letters and pronunciation
- •Programming use: inserting the character safely via Unicode/escapes
Examples
வ (Tamil Letter VA) Symbol Guide
- வவணக்கம்
- வதமிழ் மொழி
- வவீடு
- வவிடியல்
- வஅவன்
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BB5 | |
| HTML Entity | வ | |
| HTML Code | வ | |
| CSS | \0BB5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2997 | |
| Decimal | 2997 |
How to type Tamil Letter Va Letter (வ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2997 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0BB5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0BB5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0bb5, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy வ 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 Va letter mean?
Tamil Letter VA (வ), Unicode U+0BB5, is a consonant letter in the Tamil script. In written Tamil, it represents the sound associated with “va/vee” (commonly transcribed as /ʋ/ or /v/ depending on context). Like other Tamil letters, it can combine with other marks in Tamil orthography to form syllables and word shapes as needed by the language. You’ll find it used in personal names, common vocabulary, and standard text. When copying, it’s helpful to use the provided escapes (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) to avoid font or encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for the Tamil letter வ?
It is U+0BB5.
How can I copy “வ” reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: வ.
What CSS escape can I use for வ?
Use: \\0BB5.
How do I insert வ in JavaScript?
Use the Unicode escape: \\u{0BB5}.