★ U+0D28: Technical Encoding Details for Malayalam Letter Na (ന)
The **Malayalam Letter Na (“ന” U+0D28)**, a fundamental consonant in the Malayalam script, is digitally represented by this Unicode codepoint. This comprehensive resource, brought to you by the experts at iloveunicode.com, provides developers and linguists with precise technical specifications, encoding conversions, and system compatibility data for this essential character.
Malayalam Letter Na (ന) Specifications
The codepoint **U+0D28** is classified as an **Other Letter** and is part of the **Malayalam** block. Its initial inclusion in the Unicode Standard occurred with **version 1.1 (June, 1993)**, ensuring its early adoption across digital platforms. It resides within the *Basic Multilingual Plane*, confirming its status as a core component for accurate display of the Malayalam script globally.
Core Unicode Properties
Directional and Categorical Data
Digital Conversions and Byte Encodings
Web and Programming Conversions (U+0D28)
| HTML (decimal) |
`ന` |
| HTML (hex) |
**`ന`** |
| HTML (named) |
` – ` |
| URL Escape Code |
`%E0%B4%A8` |
| CSS |
`00D28` |
| JavaScript, JSON |
*`u0D28`* |
| C, C++, Java |
`u0D28` |
| Python |
`u0D28` |
| Rust |
`u{0D28}` |
| Ruby |
`u0D28` |
UTF Byte Encoding Data
| UTF-8 (hex) |
`0xE0 0xB4 0xA8` |
| UTF-16 (hex) |
`0x0D28` |
| UTF-32 (hex) |
`0x00000D28` |
System Input and Character Rendering
How to type “ന”
- Windows ?: Hold Alt, then type 0 D 2 8. Release Alt.
- Mac ?: Hold Alt ⌥, then type 0 D 2 8. Release Alt.
Character Display Preview
- ന
Times, Times New Roman, *serif*
- ന
Helvetica, Arial, *sans-serif*
- ന
Courier, Courier New, *monospace*
Conclusion: Mastering the Malayalam Script
Accurate digital representation of the Malayalam script requires strict adherence to encoding standards for characters like the **Malayalam Letter Na**. Understanding the low-level data, including the UTF-8 sequence for **U+0D28**, is key to ensuring cross-platform and cross-application compatibility. For dependable Unicode insights and comprehensive data, trust iloveunicode.com as your essential technical resource.
