Telugu Sign Virama Letter
Telugu Sign Virama (్) is a character used to indicate the suppression of the inherent vowel in Telugu writing.
U+0C4D
The Telugu Sign Virama (్) is a Unicode character used in Telugu text. It helps control how consonants are rendered by affecting the inherent vowel sound. Use it when you need accurate Telugu orthography and consistent rendering across platforms.
Telugu Sign Virama Letter Meaning
Telugu Sign Virama (్), Unicode U+0C4D, is a diacritic-style mark used with consonant letters in Telugu. Its role is to suppress the inherent vowel that normally follows a consonant, producing a consonant without the default vowel sound. In practice, it is commonly applied in sequences where Telugu spelling requires a “halant/virama” behavior, such as forming consonant clusters or indicating a reduced vowel. When copying and rendering, the correct placement of this sign relative to the base consonant is important for proper display.
Common uses
- •Creating accurate Telugu spellings that require suppressing the inherent vowel after a consonant
- •Typing or composing Telugu text in editors that need explicit virama/halant characters
- •Preparing text for UI, PDFs, or forms where consistent Telugu shaping matters
- •Building search, normalization, or validation rules for Telugu input
- •Displaying consonant clusters correctly in digital typography and web content
Examples
՛ Telugu Sign Virama (్) | Unicode U+0C4D
- ్క + ్ → క్
- ్గ + ్ → గ్
- ్త + ్ → త్
- ్ర + ్ → ర్
- ్స + ్ → స్
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C4D | |
| HTML Entity | ్ | |
| HTML Code | ్ | |
| CSS | \0C4D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3149 | |
| Decimal | 3149 |
How to type Telugu Sign Virama Letter (్)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3149 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C4D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C4D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c4d, 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 Telugu Sign Virama letter mean?
Telugu Sign Virama (్), Unicode U+0C4D, is a diacritic-style mark used with consonant letters in Telugu. Its role is to suppress the inherent vowel that normally follows a consonant, producing a consonant without the default vowel sound. In practice, it is commonly applied in sequences where Telugu spelling requires a “halant/virama” behavior, such as forming consonant clusters or indicating a reduced vowel. When copying and rendering, the correct placement of this sign relative to the base consonant is important for proper display.
What is the Unicode code point for the Telugu Sign Virama (్)?
The Telugu Sign Virama has Unicode code point U+0C4D.
How can I copy the character for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ్.
How do I include it in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\0C4D.
How do I include it in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{0C4D}.