Modi Letter Bha

It is the Modi-script consonant for bha. “Bha” is a standard Latin-letter transcription for a b pronounced with a small puff of breath. Vowel signs and the language determine the complete syllable in a word.

Modi belongs to the Nagari family, a group of related scripts. Vowel signs and joined sequences can change how a Modi consonant is written.

How did Modi become an administrative script?

Origin traditions credit either Hemadpant, a minister at the court of Yadava king Ramacandra, or Balaji Avaji, secretary to Maratha ruler Shivaji. Modi itself belongs to the Nagari family and was adapted for continuous writing.

Modi emerged as an administrative writing system in the 16th century. Its use expanded under regional sultanate kingdoms and later Maratha rulers; its earliest surviving document dates to the early 17th century. The continuous hand reduced pen lifts, which suited correspondence, revenue records, and state paperwork.

Marathi writers used Modi for letters and revenue records, and Balbodh—the Marathi style of Devanagari—for literary and sacred writing. Administrative documents could pair Marathi with Persian. Print favored Balbodh during the nineteenth century, and Modi was formally discontinued in the 1950s.

How do I type 𑘥?

The input method depends on your device. On Linux, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 11625, then Space or Enter. As of 2026, macOS’s Unicode Hex Input accepts only four digits, so use Character Viewer; Windows Character Map can enter the letter when its selected font supports Modi.

As of 2026, Unicode’s keyboard guidance documents no official hexadecimal-entry method for iOS or Android; use a keyboard that includes Modi. The font must also support Modi and shape its vowel signs and joined forms correctly, or the letter may appear as a box or an unexpected shape.