This Tamil character map is the most complete, click-to-copy Tamil Unicode reference on the web. Whether you're a designer who needs a specific Tamil glyph, a developer building Tamil software, a teacher preparing classroom materials, or simply someone who needs to find that one letter — every character of the Tamil script is here in one place.
How to Use the Tamil Character Map
- Scroll to the section you need (vowels, consonants, grantha, matras, numerals).
- Click any character — it's instantly copied to your clipboard.
- Paste anywhere — your document, social media, code editor, design tool.
The Structure of the Tamil Script
The Tamil script (தமிழ் எழுத்து) is an alphasyllabary used to write the Tamil language. It descends from the ancient Brahmi script and has been continuously refined for over 2,000 years. The core structure:
- 12 Uyir Eluttukkal (உயிர் எழுத்துகள்) — vowels: அ ஆ இ ஈ உ ஊ எ ஏ ஐ ஒ ஓ ஔ.
- 1 special letter: ஃ (āytham / aydham) — used in classical Tamil and to indicate certain sounds.
- 18 Mei Eluttukkal (மெய் எழுத்துகள்) — pure consonants: க் ங் ச் ஞ் ட் ண் த் ந் ப் ம் ய் ர் ல் வ் ழ் ள் ற் ன்.
- Uyirmei Eluttukkal (உயிர்மெய் எழுத்துகள்): The 216 syllabic combinations formed by attaching vowel signs to consonants.
- Grantha letters (வடமொழி): ஜ ஶ ஷ ஸ ஹ க்ஷ ஶ்ரீ — borrowed from Sanskrit for transcribing foreign sounds.
- Tamil numerals (தமிழ் எண்): ௦ ௧ ௨ ௩ ௪ ௫ ௬ ௭ ௮ ௯ + signs for 10 (௰), 100 (௱), 1000 (௲).
Common Use-Cases for This Character Map
- Designers: Test fonts, build alphabet posters, design Tamil monograms.
- Developers: Quick Unicode reference when building Tamil-aware software.
- Teachers: Classroom Tamil alphabet handouts and worksheets.
- Tamil typists: Insert special grantha letters and Tamil numerals on demand.
- Researchers: Citing Tamil characters in academic papers.
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Why Use Our Tamil Character Map
- Most complete reference online: Unlike other Tamil character charts that only show vowels and consonants, our map includes grantha letters, vowel signs (matras), Tamil numerals and the special ஃ character — 247 characters in total.
- One-click copy to clipboard: No need to struggle with keyboard layouts or input methods. Click any character and paste it directly into your document, code, design or message.
- Works on all devices: Fully responsive design that works on phones, tablets and desktop browsers. Access the Tamil character reference anywhere, anytime.
- Free and no signup required: Unlike some Tamil reference tools that lock content behind registrations, our character map is completely free with no account needed.
Key Features of This Tamil Character Map
Click-to-Copy Any Character
Click any Tamil letter and it's instantly copied to your clipboard. No need to select text manually — one click is all it takes.
Complete 247 Character Reference
Every Tamil character is here — 12 vowels, 18 consonants, grantha letters, vowel signs, numerals and the special ஃ character.
Organised by Category
Characters are grouped into logical sections — vowels, consonants, grantha, matras and numerals — so you find what you need instantly.
Educational Resource
Perfect for Tamil language learners, teachers preparing classroom materials, and parents teaching children the Tamil alphabet at home.
Developer-Friendly Unicode Values
Each character shows its Unicode codepoint — essential for developers building Tamil-aware software, websites and applications.