Tamil Vowel Sign I Letter
Tamil vowel sign I (ி) is used to add the /i/ vowel sound to a consonant in Tamil script.
U+0BBF
The symbol “ி” is the Tamil Vowel Sign I. In Tamil writing, vowel signs modify consonant characters rather than standing alone. Use it for accurate Tamil text entry, typography, and digital layouts.
Tamil Vowel Sign I Letter Meaning
“ி” (Tamil Vowel Sign I, Unicode U+0BBF) is a combining vowel sign used in Tamil script. It represents the vowel sound /i/ and is typically attached to a consonant to indicate that the consonant should be pronounced with the /i/ vowel. Because it is a vowel sign (a combining mark), it depends on the base consonant’s rendering order in Tamil text shaping. When you copy and paste, ensure your font and renderer support Tamil shaping; otherwise, it may not appear in the expected position relative to the consonant.
Common uses
- •Adding the /i/ vowel sound to Tamil consonants in typed text
- •Correctly writing Tamil words in chat messages, captions, and posts
- •Designing Tamil typography in graphics, posters, and UI mockups
- •Building multilingual content where Tamil combining marks must render properly
- •Entering Tamil in websites or forms by copying the correct Unicode character
Examples
ி — Tamil Vowel Sign I (U+0BBF)
- ிகி
- ிதி
- ிவி
- ிரி
- ிநி
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BBF | |
| HTML Entity | ி | |
| HTML Code | ி | |
| CSS | \0BBF |
FAQ
What does the Tamil Vowel Sign I letter mean?
“ி” (Tamil Vowel Sign I, Unicode U+0BBF) is a combining vowel sign used in Tamil script. It represents the vowel sound /i/ and is typically attached to a consonant to indicate that the consonant should be pronounced with the /i/ vowel. Because it is a vowel sign (a combining mark), it depends on the base consonant’s rendering order in Tamil text shaping. When you copy and paste, ensure your font and renderer support Tamil shaping; otherwise, it may not appear in the expected position relative to the consonant.
What is the Unicode code point for “ி”?
“ி” is Unicode U+0BBF and its HTML entity is ி.
Is “ி” a standalone letter?
No. It’s a vowel sign (combining mark) that is used with a Tamil consonant to produce the /i/ vowel sound.
Why doesn’t “ி” appear in the correct position when I paste it?
Positioning depends on text shaping support. Use a font and renderer that support Tamil combining marks to display it correctly.
How can I copy it safely for web or code?
Copy the character directly (ி) or use the provided escapes: \\0BBF (CSS) or \\u{0BBF} (JavaScript).