Tamil spelling rules differ from Hindi, so a generic tool can produce letters that look right but read wrong.
Type Tamil sounds in English here and get Unicode Tamil, keeping in mind that Tamil writes some sounds with shared letters.
How to use English to Tamil Transliteration
- Type Roman Tamil in the left panel, for example vanakkam.
- Review sounds that Tamil does not separate, such as ka and ga, in the result.
- Copy the Unicode Tamil from the right panel.
Use cases
- Send Tamil greetings and messages from an English keyboard.
- Type Tamil names into forms and profiles.
- Write short Tamil social posts.
Good to know
Tamil does not mark every voiced or aspirated distinction the way Hindi transliteration does, so the same letter can stand for ka and ga depending on position. Long vowels use doubled letters and output is Unicode.
Frequently asked questions
Why do ka and ga look the same?
Tamil often uses one letter where Hindi uses several, so voicing is decided by position. Read the result in context rather than letter by letter.
How do I type long vowels?
Double the vowel, for example aa or ee, to get the long form.
Does Unicode Tamil display widely?
It displays in most modern apps and phones that support Unicode Tamil, with no special font.