Tamil Vowel Sign O Letter
Tamil vowel sign ொ adds the /o/ sound to a consonant in Tamil writing.
U+0BCA
The symbol ொ is the Tamil Vowel Sign O. It’s a Unicode character used with Tamil consonants to form syllables. Use the copy formats below for reliable text entry and web development.
Tamil Vowel Sign O Letter Meaning
Tamil Vowel Sign O (ொ) is a dependent vowel sign that typically combines with a preceding Tamil consonant to produce a syllable with an “o” vowel sound. Because it’s a diacritic-style mark, it doesn’t stand alone in the same way as an independent vowel letter; instead, it modifies the consonant it attaches to. In Unicode, this character is identified as U+0BCA and can be inserted or stored in plain text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the provided escape forms. Designers and developers often need it for accurate Tamil typography, correct rendering, and consistent copy/paste behavior across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing Tamil syllables where the /o/ vowel follows a consonant
- •Web and app text entry for Tamil content in forms and comments
- •Typography and UI design when composing Tamil words that use the O vowel sign
- •Generating or transforming text in scripts that handle Unicode characters
- •Copy/pasting correct Tamil diacritics for subtitles, posts, and messaging
Examples
ொ Tamil Vowel Sign O
- ொஎ+ொ → எொ
- ொக+ொ → கொ
- ொம+ொ → மோ
- ொத+ொ → தோ
- ொந+ொ → நோ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BCA | |
| HTML Entity | ொ | |
| HTML Code | ொ | |
| CSS | \0BCA |
FAQ
What does the Tamil Vowel Sign O letter mean?
Tamil Vowel Sign O (ொ) is a dependent vowel sign that typically combines with a preceding Tamil consonant to produce a syllable with an “o” vowel sound. Because it’s a diacritic-style mark, it doesn’t stand alone in the same way as an independent vowel letter; instead, it modifies the consonant it attaches to. In Unicode, this character is identified as U+0BCA and can be inserted or stored in plain text, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using the provided escape forms. Designers and developers often need it for accurate Tamil typography, correct rendering, and consistent copy/paste behavior across platforms.
How do I copy the Tamil Vowel Sign O (ொ) reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided Unicode/escape formats such as U+0BCA, HTML (ொ), CSS (\\0BCA), or JavaScript (\\u{0BCA}).
What is the Unicode code point for Tamil Vowel Sign O?
Tamil Vowel Sign O is Unicode U+0BCA.
Can I use it in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML you can use the entity ொ. In CSS you can use the escape \\0BCA.
Does this vowel sign work like an independent vowel letter?
No—it's a dependent vowel sign. It typically modifies a preceding Tamil consonant to create the correct syllable with the /o/ sound.