Bengali Letter Ya Letter
য is the Bengali Letter Ya (U+09AF), used in Bengali writing and digital text.
U+09AF
য is a character from the Bengali script. It’s useful for writing Bengali words correctly in documents, UI text, and content creation. Below you’ll find the exact code point and easy copy options.
Bengali Letter Ya Letter Meaning
য (Bengali Letter Ya) is a basic character in the Bengali script. It appears as part of Bengali words and proper spelling, and it may combine with other letters depending on how Bengali script is written. In digital text, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character U+09AF so it displays properly across fonts and platforms. If you type or paste the wrong similar-looking character from another script, the spelling and appearance can change. Use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes when working with web content or programming.
Common uses
- •Typing and proofreading Bengali text in documents and emails
- •Creating Bengali UI labels, buttons, and form placeholders
- •Adding correct Bengali characters in web pages and blog posts
- •Designing posters, slides, and typography samples that include Bengali script
- •Generating Bengali text in code for templates and localization
Examples
য (Bengali Letter Ya)
- যযখন
- যযাত্রা
- যযদি
- যযাও
- যপরিচয় যাম
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+09AF | |
| HTML Entity | য | |
| HTML Code | য | |
| CSS | \09AF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2479 | |
| Decimal | 2479 |
How to type Bengali Letter Ya Letter (য)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2479 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 09AF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 09AF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 09af, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy য 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 Ya letter mean?
য (Bengali Letter Ya) is a basic character in the Bengali script. It appears as part of Bengali words and proper spelling, and it may combine with other letters depending on how Bengali script is written. In digital text, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character U+09AF so it displays properly across fonts and platforms. If you type or paste the wrong similar-looking character from another script, the spelling and appearance can change. Use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes when working with web content or programming.
What is the Unicode code point for য?
The Unicode code point for য is U+09AF.
How do I write য in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: য
What is the CSS escape for য?
CSS escape: \\09AF
What is the JavaScript escape for য?
JavaScript escape: \\u{09AF}