Bengali Letter Ja Letter
জ is the Bengali letter “Ja” used in writing Bengali words and names.
U+099C
জ is a letter from the Bengali writing system. It has a specific Unicode code point (U+099C), so it’s reliable for digital text and fonts. Use the copy options below for quick pasting or developer-friendly escapes.
Bengali Letter Ja Letter Meaning
জ is the Bengali letter known as “Ja” in Unicode as “BENGALI LETTER JA” (U+099C). As a script character, it functions as part of standard Bengali spelling, appearing at different positions in words to represent the “ja” sound according to Bengali orthography. Like other letters in the Bengali script, its exact visual form can vary depending on nearby characters and shaping in the chosen font. In digital text, the safest way to represent it is by using its Unicode code point U+099C or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid incorrect substitutions.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Bengali words that begin with “ja” sounds
- •Naming people, places, or brands written in Bengali script
- •Localizing apps and interfaces for Bengali-speaking users
- •Creating social media posts that include Bengali text and hashtags
- •Using the character in documentation, labels, and forms in Bengali
Examples
জ (Bengali Letter Ja) – Copy & Unicode Info
- জজাম
- জবাংলা ভাষা
- জরাজা
- জজল
- জজরুরি
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+099C | |
| HTML Entity | জ | |
| HTML Code | জ | |
| CSS | \099C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2460 | |
| Decimal | 2460 |
How to type Bengali Letter Ja Letter (জ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2460 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 099C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 099C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 099c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy জ 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 Bengali Letter Ja letter mean?
জ is the Bengali letter known as “Ja” in Unicode as “BENGALI LETTER JA” (U+099C). As a script character, it functions as part of standard Bengali spelling, appearing at different positions in words to represent the “ja” sound according to Bengali orthography. Like other letters in the Bengali script, its exact visual form can vary depending on nearby characters and shaping in the chosen font. In digital text, the safest way to represent it is by using its Unicode code point U+099C or the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid incorrect substitutions.
What Unicode character is “জ”?
“জ” is the Bengali Letter Ja, Unicode code point U+099C.
How can I copy “জ” for use in my text?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use an escape like HTML জ, CSS \\099C, or JavaScript \\u{099C}.
Will “জ” display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly when the user has a font that supports the Bengali script and the text is encoded as Unicode.
Is “জ” only used for one meaning?
In Unicode and writing systems, “জ” is a letter used for spelling and pronunciation in Bengali; its exact role depends on the surrounding word and characters.