Telugu Sign Combining Anusvara Above Letter
ఄ is the Telugu combining anusvara-above sign used to add nasalization in Telugu text.
U+0C04
ఄ (U+0C04) is a Telugu combining sign. It is typically used with other Telugu letters to affect pronunciation, adding an anusvara-like sound above a base character. This page helps you copy, identify, and use it correctly in text and code.
Telugu Sign Combining Anusvara Above Letter Meaning
ఄ is named “TELUGU SIGN COMBINING ANUSVARA ABOVE” (Unicode U+0C04). As a combining sign, it is meant to be attached to a preceding Telugu letter rather than used as a standalone character. In practice, it signals nasalization in the pronunciation of the connected syllable, in a way similar to an anusvara placed above the base character. When typing or rendering, the mark should appear above the relevant letter depending on font and shaping support. For consistent results, keep the sign in the correct order relative to the base character and use a Unicode-capable font.
Common uses
- •Adding nasalization marks to Telugu syllables in digital text
- •Correcting or enhancing typed Telugu where the combining sign is needed
- •Preparing content for web pages that require accurate Unicode Telugu rendering
- •Using in design tools or typography workflows that support Telugu shaping
- •Building search, normalization, or validation rules for Telugu Unicode text
Examples
ఄ Telugu Sign Combining Anusvara Above
- ఄకఄ (base letter with combining anusvara above)
- ఄపఄ (nasalized syllable form in Telugu text)
- ఄరఄ (used as a combining mark over the preceding letter)
- ఄసఄ (ensures the nasalization sign is applied correctly)
- ఄలఄ (combining behavior depends on font rendering)
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C04 | |
| HTML Entity | ఄ | |
| HTML Code | ఄ | |
| CSS | \0C04 |
FAQ
What does the Telugu Sign Combining Anusvara Above letter mean?
ఄ is named “TELUGU SIGN COMBINING ANUSVARA ABOVE” (Unicode U+0C04). As a combining sign, it is meant to be attached to a preceding Telugu letter rather than used as a standalone character. In practice, it signals nasalization in the pronunciation of the connected syllable, in a way similar to an anusvara placed above the base character. When typing or rendering, the mark should appear above the relevant letter depending on font and shaping support. For consistent results, keep the sign in the correct order relative to the base character and use a Unicode-capable font.
Is ఄ a standalone letter or a combining mark?
ఄ is a combining sign (TELUGU SIGN COMBINING ANUSVARA ABOVE). It is intended to be used with a preceding base character so it can render above that letter.
What is the Unicode code point for ఄ?
The Unicode code point for ఄ is U+0C04.
How do I copy and paste ఄ into a web or programming project?
You can copy the character directly (ఄ), or use the provided escapes such as HTML entity ఄ, CSS escape \\0C04, or JavaScript escape \\u{0C04}.
Why does ఄ sometimes not display correctly?
Display depends on font and text shaping support. Use a Unicode-capable Telugu font and ensure the combining mark is placed in the correct position relative to the base Telugu letter.