Gujarati Vowel Sign U Letter
Gujarati vowel sign U (ુ) is a diacritic used to represent the “u” vowel sound with consonant letters.
U+0AC1
“ુ” is the Gujarati vowel sign U used in Gujarati script. It combines with consonants to change how a syllable is pronounced. Below you’ll find copy-friendly forms and the official Unicode details.
Gujarati Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
Gujarati Vowel Sign U (ુ) is a combining vowel sign in the Gujarati writing system. It does not stand alone like a full letter; instead, it attaches to a consonant to indicate that the syllable should include the “u” vowel sound. In practice, you’ll see it in many Gujarati words where “u” follows a consonant base character. If you’re working with text processing, fonts, or rendering, remember that it’s a diacritic that may change the layout order and spacing depending on the font and shaping engine. The character’s official identity is Unicode code point U+0AC1.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Gujarati words that require the “u” vowel after a consonant
- •Designing Gujarati typography where vowel signs must render correctly with base consonants
- •Copy/pasting Gujarati text in chat, social media, or documents
- •Programming and localization tasks that need correct Unicode input for Gujarati script
- •Creating educational content that demonstrates diacritics and syllable formation
Examples
ુ — Gujarati Vowel Sign U
- ુકુ
- ુગુ
- ુસુ
- ુદુ
- ુરુ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0AC1 | |
| HTML Entity | ુ | |
| HTML Code | ુ | |
| CSS | \0AC1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2753 | |
| Decimal | 2753 |
How to type Gujarati Vowel Sign U Letter (ુ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2753 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0AC1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0AC1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ac1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ુ 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 Vowel Sign U letter mean?
Gujarati Vowel Sign U (ુ) is a combining vowel sign in the Gujarati writing system. It does not stand alone like a full letter; instead, it attaches to a consonant to indicate that the syllable should include the “u” vowel sound. In practice, you’ll see it in many Gujarati words where “u” follows a consonant base character. If you’re working with text processing, fonts, or rendering, remember that it’s a diacritic that may change the layout order and spacing depending on the font and shaping engine. The character’s official identity is Unicode code point U+0AC1.
Is “ુ” a letter or a diacritic?
“ુ” is a Gujarati vowel sign (a combining diacritic). It’s typically used together with a consonant, not as an independent letter.
What is the Unicode code point for Gujarati Vowel Sign U?
Its Unicode code point is U+0AC1 (character: ુ).
How can I insert “ુ” using HTML?
You can use the HTML entity provided: ુ.
Will it render correctly in all apps and fonts?
Most modern systems handle Unicode Gujarati shaping well, but rendering depends on font support and text shaping. If it looks off, try another font or application.