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Telugu Sign Avagraha Letter

ఽ is the Telugu sign avagraha character used in Telugu text to represent a specific orthographic mark.

U+0C3D

“ఽ” is known in Unicode as the Telugu Sign Avagraha. It’s a single character from the Telugu block, with code point U+0C3D. Use this page to copy the symbol and find common ways to insert it in text or design tools.

Telugu Sign Avagraha Letter Meaning

The character “ఽ” is Unicode’s Telugu Sign Avagraha (U+0C3D). In Telugu orthography, it functions as an avagraha-like sign—an additional mark used in writing to affect how a sound or word boundary is represented. Because it is a dedicated letter-like punctuation/sign, it may appear in formal or edited Telugu text where exact spelling and phonetic cues matter. If you’re typing, publishing, or designing Telugu content, you’ll typically encounter this sign when reproducing authoritative text, citations, or correctly marked printed material.

Common uses

  • Copying exact Telugu text from books, documents, or captions that include the avagraha sign
  • Adding correct punctuation/signing when typesetting Telugu in design and publishing tools
  • Using the correct Unicode character for digital signage or posters containing marked Telugu text
  • Maintaining fidelity in subtitles, transcripts, or educational materials where exact characters matter
  • Writing or editing Telugu content in CMS/editor environments that support Unicode properly

Examples

ఽ Telugu Sign Avagraha (U+0C3D)

  • తెలుగు ఽ లిపిలో ఉన్న గుర్తు
  • ఈ పాఠంలో ఽ గుర్తు కనిపిస్తుంది
  • ప్రామాణిక టెక్స్ట్‌లో ఽ చేర్చండి
  • ఉదాహరణ వాక్యంలో ఽ ఉంది
  • డిజైన్‌లో ఽ అక్షరాన్ని సరిగా ఉంచండి

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0C3D
HTML Entityఽ
HTML Codeఽ
CSS\0C3D

FAQ

What does the Telugu Sign Avagraha letter mean?

The character “ఽ” is Unicode’s Telugu Sign Avagraha (U+0C3D). In Telugu orthography, it functions as an avagraha-like sign—an additional mark used in writing to affect how a sound or word boundary is represented. Because it is a dedicated letter-like punctuation/sign, it may appear in formal or edited Telugu text where exact spelling and phonetic cues matter. If you’re typing, publishing, or designing Telugu content, you’ll typically encounter this sign when reproducing authoritative text, citations, or correctly marked printed material.

What Unicode character is “ఽ”?

It is the Telugu Sign Avagraha, with Unicode code point U+0C3D.

How can I copy and paste this Telugu sign?

Copy the character “ఽ” from this page and paste it into your editor, document, or design software that supports Unicode.

What are the common ways to type or encode it in code?

You can reference it as HTML entity ఽ or use CSS/JS escapes like \\0C3D or \\u{0C3D}.

Will it display correctly in all apps and fonts?

Not every font supports every Telugu character. If you see a blank box, switch to a Unicode-capable font that includes Telugu glyphs.