Tamil Vowel Sign U Letter
Tamil vowel sign U (u) used to represent the short vowel sound in Tamil writing.
U+0BC1
“ு” is the Tamil vowel sign U. It’s a dependent vowel sign in Tamil scripts and is typically written in relation to a consonant. Use the copy options below to paste the exact Unicode character U+0BC1.
Tamil Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
The character “ு” is the Tamil vowel sign U (Unicode U+0BC1). As a vowel sign, it is not usually used on its own like a standalone letter; instead, it modifies a preceding consonant letter’s pronunciation by adding the short “u” vowel sound. In Tamil typography and digital text, this sign is placed with a consonant to form the correct syllable shape. When copying, make sure you use the exact character U+0BC1 (CSS escape \\0BC1, JavaScript \\u{0BC1}) so the rendering matches Tamil orthography.
Common uses
- •Typing Tamil words that require the vowel sound “u” attached to a consonant
- •Correcting or creating syllables in Tamil text editors and form fields
- •Designing Tamil typography in web pages using Unicode characters
- •Adding accurate vowel signs in subtitles, captions, and UI localization
- •Copying the exact character for fonts, documents, and publishing workflows
Examples
ு | Tamil vowel sign U (U+0BC1)
- ுகு
- ுகு லா
- ுபு
- ுகு னு
- ுசு
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BC1 | |
| HTML Entity | ு | |
| HTML Code | ு | |
| CSS | \0BC1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3009 | |
| Decimal | 3009 |
How to type Tamil Vowel Sign U Letter (ு)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3009 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0BC1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0BC1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0bc1, 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 Vowel Sign U letter mean?
The character “ு” is the Tamil vowel sign U (Unicode U+0BC1). As a vowel sign, it is not usually used on its own like a standalone letter; instead, it modifies a preceding consonant letter’s pronunciation by adding the short “u” vowel sound. In Tamil typography and digital text, this sign is placed with a consonant to form the correct syllable shape. When copying, make sure you use the exact character U+0BC1 (CSS escape \\0BC1, JavaScript \\u{0BC1}) so the rendering matches Tamil orthography.
Is “u” the same as the Latin letter u?
No. “u” here is the Tamil vowel sign U character “ு” (Unicode U+0BC1), which is a vowel modifier in Tamil script, not the Latin letter.
Can I use “ு” by itself?
It’s technically a character, but in normal Tamil writing it functions as a dependent vowel sign and is meant to attach to a consonant.
What is the Unicode for the Tamil vowel sign U?
The Unicode code point is U+0BC1, shown as “ு”.
How do I paste it reliably in a web app?
Use the exact Unicode character “ு”, or insert using the escape form \\u{0BC1} (JavaScript) or \\0BC1 (CSS) to avoid mismatched characters.