Gurmukhi Letter A Letter
ਅ is the Gurmukhi Letter A (U+0A05), used in Punjabi writing.
U+0A05
ਅ is a Gurmukhi character used in Punjabi text. If you need a reliable way to copy it for design, writing, or development, you can use the Unicode and escape formats below.
Gurmukhi Letter A Letter Meaning
ਅ (Gurmukhi Letter A, U+0A05) is a fundamental character in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. It represents a vowel sound commonly associated with the “a” sound in Punjabi orthography. In everyday text, you’ll see it forming part of words, such as common starting syllables and standalone vowel-related usage in Gurmukhi spelling. Designers and developers often need it when laying out Punjabi content, creating readable typography, or ensuring characters render correctly across systems. Use the direct character or the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for accurate copying.
Common uses
- •Writing Punjabi text in documents and forms
- •Designing posters, banners, and social media graphics in Gurmukhi
- •Building multilingual UIs that display Punjabi correctly
- •Generating correct character strings for content and templates
- •Typography checks to verify font support for Gurmukhi letters
Examples
ਅ – Gurmukhi Letter A
- ਅਅੱਜ ਠੀਕ ਹੈ।
- ਅਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਲਿਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ।
- ਅਅੱਖਰ ਅ ਸਮੇਤ ਚੈੱਕ ਕਰੋ।
- ਅਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਅ ਦਾ ਉਚਾਰਣ ਦੱਸੋ।
- ਅਪੰਨਾ ਅ ਤੋਂ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A05 | |
| HTML Entity | ਅ | |
| HTML Code | ਅ | |
| CSS | \0A05 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2565 | |
| Decimal | 2565 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter A Letter (ਅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2565 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A05 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A05. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a05, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਅ 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 Gurmukhi Letter A letter mean?
ਅ (Gurmukhi Letter A, U+0A05) is a fundamental character in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. It represents a vowel sound commonly associated with the “a” sound in Punjabi orthography. In everyday text, you’ll see it forming part of words, such as common starting syllables and standalone vowel-related usage in Gurmukhi spelling. Designers and developers often need it when laying out Punjabi content, creating readable typography, or ensuring characters render correctly across systems. Use the direct character or the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for accurate copying.
What is the Unicode code point for ਅ?
ਅ is U+0A05 (Gurmukhi Letter A).
How can I copy ਅ reliably in HTML?
Use the provided HTML entity: ਅ
What CSS escape can I use to insert ਅ?
Use: \\0A05
Can I insert ਅ in JavaScript strings?
Yes. You can use the escape form: \\u{0A05}