Tamil Vowel Sign Ai Letter
“ை” is the Tamil vowel sign AI used to modify consonant letters.
U+0BC8
“ை” is known as the Tamil Vowel Sign AI. In Tamil writing, it is generally used with consonant letters to add the vowel sound AI. This page helps you copy the character and use it correctly in text and digital content.
Tamil Vowel Sign Ai Letter Meaning
The symbol “ை” (Unicode U+0BC8) is the Tamil Vowel Sign AI. It is a dependent vowel sign, meaning it typically combines with a consonant (or consonant letter) to indicate the vowel sound “ai” in the syllable. When you see “ை” in Tamil text, it usually belongs to a syllable structure rather than standing alone. For digital use, it’s important to copy the exact character “ை” rather than approximating it with similar-looking symbols, so the rendering matches standard Tamil script rules.
Common uses
- •Writing Tamil syllables that require the AI vowel sign after a consonant
- •Correctly entering Tamil text in forms, messages, and captions
- •Using the character in web pages, UI labels, and localization strings
- •Designing or typesetting Tamil text with accurate Unicode characters
- •Researching and verifying Unicode/encoding for Tamil vowel signs
Examples
ை Tamil Vowel Sign AI (U+0BC8)
- ைகை
- ைமலை
- ைலைவ்
- ைவைப்பு
- ைதீமை
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BC8 | |
| HTML Entity | ை | |
| HTML Code | ை | |
| CSS | \0BC8 |
FAQ
What does the Tamil Vowel Sign Ai letter mean?
The symbol “ை” (Unicode U+0BC8) is the Tamil Vowel Sign AI. It is a dependent vowel sign, meaning it typically combines with a consonant (or consonant letter) to indicate the vowel sound “ai” in the syllable. When you see “ை” in Tamil text, it usually belongs to a syllable structure rather than standing alone. For digital use, it’s important to copy the exact character “ை” rather than approximating it with similar-looking symbols, so the rendering matches standard Tamil script rules.
Is “ை” a standalone Tamil letter?
No. “ை” is the Tamil Vowel Sign AI and is typically used together with consonant letters to form syllables.
What is the Unicode code point for “ை”?
The Unicode code point for “ை” is U+0BC8.
How can I copy “ை” reliably for web or apps?
Copy the exact character “ை” from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (ை) and Unicode escapes when required.
Why does my Tamil text look wrong after I paste it?
Most issues come from using similar-looking characters, missing font support, or not combining the vowel sign with the correct consonant letter.