Gujarati Letter Ja Letter
જ is the Gujarati letter Ja used in writing Gujarati words and names.
U+0A9C
The symbol “જ” is a Gujarati script character. It has a defined Unicode code point (U+0A9C), so it can be used reliably across modern systems. This page helps you copy it and find the correct escape forms for web and software use.
Gujarati Letter Ja Letter Meaning
“જ” (Gujarati Letter Ja) is a letter used in the Gujarati writing system. As a standard Unicode character, it primarily represents a linguistic sound as part of Gujarati orthography, appearing in everyday spelling of words and names written in Gujarati. Unlike symbols that have a separate mathematical or decorative meaning, this character’s main purpose is text: it contributes to the correct spelling and readability of Gujarati language content. When you copy it for forms, subtitles, UI labels, or documents, use its Unicode code point (U+0A9C) to avoid incorrect substitutions.
Common uses
- •Writing Gujarati words, names, and place names in text content
- •UI labels and buttons for Gujarati-language websites or apps
- •Search queries and filters for Gujarati text data
- •Subtitles, captions, and transcripts in Gujarati media
- •Document authoring and typography where exact character rendering matters
Examples
જ — Gujarati Letter Ja
- જગુજરાત
- જનામ
- જજન્મ
- જશહેર
- જજરૂરી
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A9C | |
| HTML Entity | જ | |
| HTML Code | જ | |
| CSS | \0A9C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2716 | |
| Decimal | 2716 |
How to type Gujarati Letter Ja Letter (જ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2716 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A9C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A9C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a9c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy જ 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 Gujarati Letter Ja letter mean?
“જ” (Gujarati Letter Ja) is a letter used in the Gujarati writing system. As a standard Unicode character, it primarily represents a linguistic sound as part of Gujarati orthography, appearing in everyday spelling of words and names written in Gujarati. Unlike symbols that have a separate mathematical or decorative meaning, this character’s main purpose is text: it contributes to the correct spelling and readability of Gujarati language content. When you copy it for forms, subtitles, UI labels, or documents, use its Unicode code point (U+0A9C) to avoid incorrect substitutions.
What is the Unicode code point for “જ”?
The Unicode code point is U+0A9C.
How do I write “જ” in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: જ
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape forms?
CSS escape: \0A9C. JavaScript escape: \u{0A9C}.
Is “જ” a symbol with a special mathematical or decorative meaning?
No. “જ” is primarily a Gujarati alphabet letter character used for spelling Gujarati text.