Gurmukhi Letter Ba Letter
ਬ is the Gurmukhi letter BA used in Punjabi and other Gurmukhi-script writing.
U+0A2C
The symbol ਬ is known as the Gurmukhi Letter BA. It belongs to the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system and has the Unicode codepoint U+0A2C. Use the copy variations and escape sequences below to place it reliably in web and app text.
Gurmukhi Letter Ba Letter Meaning
ਬ (Gurmukhi Letter BA, U+0A2C) is a basic letter in the Gurmukhi script. It represents a sound commonly described as “ba” in the phonetic inventory of Punjabi/Gurmukhi. Like other Gurmukhi letters, its exact pronunciation and behavior in a word depends on the surrounding letters and vowel marks (matras), which are written separately or with combining behavior in the script. You’ll see it as part of everyday Punjabi spellings, especially in words that include the “ba” sound. For digital use, rely on the exact Unicode character U+0A2C and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid font or encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Punjabi (Gurmukhi) words that include the “ba” sound
- •Correct labeling in Punjabi UI text, forms, and menus
- •Authoring multilingual content where Gurmukhi must be displayed accurately
- •Designing posters, social media graphics, and print layouts with Gurmukhi text
- •Building search, indexing, or data pipelines that require consistent Unicode handling
Examples
ਬ | Gurmukhi Letter BA
- ਬਬਾਣੀ
- ਬਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ
- ਬਬੱਚੇ
- ਬਰੋਟੀ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ
- ਬਮਾਂ-ਬੋਲੀ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A2C | |
| HTML Entity | ਬ | |
| HTML Code | ਬ | |
| CSS | \0A2C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2604 | |
| Decimal | 2604 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Ba Letter (ਬ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2604 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A2C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A2C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a2c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਬ 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 Ba letter mean?
ਬ (Gurmukhi Letter BA, U+0A2C) is a basic letter in the Gurmukhi script. It represents a sound commonly described as “ba” in the phonetic inventory of Punjabi/Gurmukhi. Like other Gurmukhi letters, its exact pronunciation and behavior in a word depends on the surrounding letters and vowel marks (matras), which are written separately or with combining behavior in the script. You’ll see it as part of everyday Punjabi spellings, especially in words that include the “ba” sound. For digital use, rely on the exact Unicode character U+0A2C and the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes to avoid font or encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ਬ?
The symbol ਬ is U+0A2C (Gurmukhi Letter BA).
How can I copy ਬ for use on a website?
You can copy the character directly (ਬ) or use the HTML entity: ਬ
What are the CSS and JavaScript escape sequences?
CSS escape: \\0A2C. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{0A2C}.
Does ਬ have the same meaning in every word?
It is the BA letter in the Gurmukhi script; the exact sound in a word depends on surrounding letters and vowel marks.