Tamil Number Sign Letter
The Tamil Number Sign (௺) is a Unicode symbol used to mark numeric text in Tamil.
U+0BFA
௺ is known in Unicode as the Tamil Number Sign. It helps indicate that following text is intended to be read as numbers in Tamil-script contexts. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape codes in web and app development.
Tamil Number Sign Letter Meaning
The Tamil Number Sign (௺, Unicode U+0BFA) is a punctuation-like symbol used in Tamil-script writing to signal that a sequence should be interpreted as numerals. In practice, it functions as a marker rather than a number by itself. For example, when composing labels, forms, or typography that mixes Tamil text with numeric values, the number sign can help convey that the subsequent characters are numeric. Because this is a dedicated Unicode character, it works consistently across platforms that support Tamil script. Use it when you need explicit numeric indication in Tamil text rather than relying only on font rendering.
Common uses
- •Indicating that a following sequence is numeric in Tamil-script text
- •Typography support for Tamil-language forms, tickets, and labels
- •Designing multilingual interfaces where Tamil numerals are displayed
- •Marking numeric fields in educational or instructional Tamil content
- •Creating consistent text rendering in web pages and documents
Examples
௺ Tamil Number Sign (U+0BFA)
- ௺௺ 1 2 3
- ௺௺ 2024
- ௺மொத்தம்: ௺ 250
- ௺விலை: ௺ 99
- ௺தொடர் எண்: ௺ 17
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BFA | |
| HTML Entity | ௺ | |
| HTML Code | ௺ | |
| CSS | \0BFA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3066 | |
| Decimal | 3066 |
How to type Tamil Number Sign Letter (௺)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3066 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0BFA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0BFA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0bfa, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ௺ 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 Number Sign letter mean?
The Tamil Number Sign (௺, Unicode U+0BFA) is a punctuation-like symbol used in Tamil-script writing to signal that a sequence should be interpreted as numerals. In practice, it functions as a marker rather than a number by itself. For example, when composing labels, forms, or typography that mixes Tamil text with numeric values, the number sign can help convey that the subsequent characters are numeric. Because this is a dedicated Unicode character, it works consistently across platforms that support Tamil script. Use it when you need explicit numeric indication in Tamil text rather than relying only on font rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ௺?
The Tamil Number Sign is U+0BFA.
How do I write this symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ௺.
What escape codes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0BFA. JavaScript escape: \\u{0BFA}.
Does ௺ represent a specific number?
No. It is a number-sign marker used to indicate that the following text is numeric, not a standalone numeral.