Gujarati Letter Sha Letter
શ is the Gujarati letter SHA (U+0AB6), used as a distinct consonant in the Gujarati script.
U+0AB6
The symbol “શ” is a Gujarati letter used to represent the “sha” sound in Gujarati words. This page helps you copy the character reliably and use it correctly in web and design projects.
Gujarati Letter Sha Letter Meaning
શ is the Gujarati letter SHA (Unicode code point U+0AB6). In Gujarati writing, it functions as a consonant letter and is used where the “sha” sound is intended. Like other letters in the Gujarati script, it participates in the language’s spelling and word formation, appearing as part of syllables and words. When using this character in text or user interfaces, the most important detail is its exact Unicode identity, so that it renders consistently across browsers, fonts, and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Gujarati text in documents, captions, and forms
- •Designing titles or headings that include Gujarati names/words
- •Typing or posting Gujarati content on social media
- •Building multilingual web pages that require correct Unicode characters
- •Labeling products, locations, or data fields in Gujarati
Examples
શ (Gujarati Letter SHA)
- શશાંતિ
- શશાળા
- શશહેર
- શશક્તિ
- શશબ્દ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0AB6 | |
| HTML Entity | શ | |
| HTML Code | શ | |
| CSS | \0AB6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2742 | |
| Decimal | 2742 |
How to type Gujarati Letter Sha Letter (શ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2742 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0AB6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0AB6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ab6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy શ 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 Sha letter mean?
શ is the Gujarati letter SHA (Unicode code point U+0AB6). In Gujarati writing, it functions as a consonant letter and is used where the “sha” sound is intended. Like other letters in the Gujarati script, it participates in the language’s spelling and word formation, appearing as part of syllables and words. When using this character in text or user interfaces, the most important detail is its exact Unicode identity, so that it renders consistently across browsers, fonts, and platforms.
What is the Unicode for શ?
The Gujarati letter શ has Unicode code point U+0AB6.
How do I copy શ into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: શ.
How do I use શ in CSS?
You can reference it with the CSS escape: \\0AB6.
How do I use શ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{0AB6} (e.g., within a string).