Bengali Letter Jha Letter
ঝ is the Bengali letter jha, used in writing Bengali words and proper names.
U+099D
ঝ is a character from the Bengali script. It represents the sound associated with the letter Jha in Bengali writing. Use the copy options and code points below to include it in text, web pages, and apps.
Bengali Letter Jha Letter Meaning
ঝ (U+099D) is the Bengali letter “Jha” (Unicode name: “BENGALI LETTER JHA”). Like other letters in the Bengali script, it is primarily used as a written character to form Bengali words, names, and language content. When typing or displaying Bengali text, this letter helps ensure correct spelling and pronunciation cues for readers. On websites and in code, it can be inserted directly or using its standard Unicode representation (U+099D) to avoid font or encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Typing and composing Bengali text in documents and chat
- •Writing Bengali names and place names that include “ঝ”
- •Correct spelling in educational materials and language learning content
- •User interface text for Bengali-localized apps and websites
- •Publishing Bengali social media posts and messaging content
Examples
ঝ (Bengali Letter Jha)
- ঝঝাল
- ঝঝুঁকি
- ঝঝর্ণা
- ঝঝাঁঝ
- ঝরাজঝ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+099D | |
| HTML Entity | ঝ | |
| HTML Code | ঝ | |
| CSS | \099D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2461 | |
| Decimal | 2461 |
How to type Bengali Letter Jha Letter (ঝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2461 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 099D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 099D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 099d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ঝ 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 Jha letter mean?
ঝ (U+099D) is the Bengali letter “Jha” (Unicode name: “BENGALI LETTER JHA”). Like other letters in the Bengali script, it is primarily used as a written character to form Bengali words, names, and language content. When typing or displaying Bengali text, this letter helps ensure correct spelling and pronunciation cues for readers. On websites and in code, it can be inserted directly or using its standard Unicode representation (U+099D) to avoid font or encoding issues.
What character is “ঝ”?
ঝ is the Bengali Letter Jha, Unicode code point U+099D (Unicode name: BENGALI LETTER JHA).
How can I copy “ঝ” reliably for use in web text?
You can copy the character directly, or use its HTML entity (ঝ) or Unicode escapes like \\u{099D} / \\099D.
What is the Unicode code point for “ঝ”?
The Unicode code point for ঝ is U+099D.
Does “ঝ” have the same meaning in all contexts?
Its role as a Bengali letter is consistent; it mainly functions as a letter used to spell Bengali words and names.