Tamil Year Sign Letter
The Tamil Year Sign (௵) is a Unicode Tamil symbol used to mark or reference years in Tamil text.
U+0BF5
௵ is the Unicode Tamil Year Sign, encoded as U+0BF5. Use it when you need a Tamil year marker in writing, publishing, or digital text. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and practical usage guidance.
Tamil Year Sign Letter Meaning
௵ is named the “Tamil Year Sign” in Unicode (U+0BF5). As a Tamil script symbol, it’s used as a year marker within Tamil text, often appearing alongside numbers to indicate a year reference rather than a generic number. Like many script signs, its appearance can depend on the font and shaping support in the app or browser you’re using. If you’re entering or displaying it in web or software contexts, rely on its Unicode code point (U+0BF5) and confirm the chosen font contains the glyph for your platform.
Common uses
- •Marking years in Tamil-language documents alongside numerals
- •Editorial or publishing typography where Tamil year notation is required
- •Labeling dates or eras in localized user interfaces
- •Providing correct Tamil-script symbols in content management systems
- •Using the proper Unicode character in web design and social media text
Examples
௵ Tamil Year Sign (U+0BF5)
- ௵வருடம் ௵ 2024
- ௵௵ 1445 ஆம் ஆண்டு
- ௵திட்ட தொடக்கம்: ௵ 2026
- ௵பதிப்பு வருடம்: ௵ 2019
- ௵பள்ளி ஆண்டு ௵ 2023
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0BF5 | |
| HTML Entity | ௵ | |
| HTML Code | ௵ | |
| CSS | \0BF5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3061 | |
| Decimal | 3061 |
How to type Tamil Year Sign Letter (௵)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3061 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0BF5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0BF5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0bf5, 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 Year Sign letter mean?
௵ is named the “Tamil Year Sign” in Unicode (U+0BF5). As a Tamil script symbol, it’s used as a year marker within Tamil text, often appearing alongside numbers to indicate a year reference rather than a generic number. Like many script signs, its appearance can depend on the font and shaping support in the app or browser you’re using. If you’re entering or displaying it in web or software contexts, rely on its Unicode code point (U+0BF5) and confirm the chosen font contains the glyph for your platform.
What is the Unicode code point for the Tamil Year Sign (௵)?
It is U+0BF5.
How can I copy the Tamil Year Sign (௵) reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the code point U+0BF5 in your editor or code.
What HTML entity or escapes can I use for ௵?
HTML entity: ௵ and CSS escape: \0BF5. JavaScript escape: \u{0BF5}.
Why does ௵ look different or missing in some apps?
Glyph availability and font support vary by platform. If the font doesn’t include the character, it may not display correctly.