Gurmukhi Letter Da Letter
The Gurmukhi letter da (ਦ) is a Punjabi script character used in writing Punjabi words.
U+0A26
ਦ is the Gurmukhi letter named “DA” (U+0A26). It’s commonly used in Punjabi text and can be copied using the code points and escapes on this page. Use the provided HTML and code escapes for web and software compatibility.
Gurmukhi Letter Da Letter Meaning
ਦ (Gurmukhi Letter DA) is a character from the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In everyday Punjabi writing, it represents a sound used to form words and spellings. Like other letters in the script, its exact pronunciation depends on the surrounding letters and the word it appears in, so it’s best understood as part of actual Punjabi orthography rather than as an isolated “letter sound” in English. If you’re building text content, the most reliable way to use it is by copying the character itself or using its Unicode code point U+0A26 in your system. For web use, the HTML entity and standard escapes help avoid font and encoding issues.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Punjabi text where the letter ਦ appears
- •Designing logos, posters, or headings that include the Gurmukhi letter da
- •Generating or localizing UI strings for Punjabi language support
- •Transliteration and annotation work that requires accurate Gurmukhi spelling
- •Creating readable captions or social media posts in Punjabi
Examples
ਦ (Gurmukhi Letter Da)
- ਦਦਰਵਾਜ਼ਾ
- ਦਦਿਲ
- ਦਦੋਸਤ
- ਦਦਰਿਆ
- ਦਦੁਪਹਿਰ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A26 | |
| HTML Entity | ਦ | |
| HTML Code | ਦ | |
| CSS | \0A26 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2598 | |
| Decimal | 2598 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Da Letter (ਦ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2598 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A26 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A26. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a26, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਦ 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 Da letter mean?
ਦ (Gurmukhi Letter DA) is a character from the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In everyday Punjabi writing, it represents a sound used to form words and spellings. Like other letters in the script, its exact pronunciation depends on the surrounding letters and the word it appears in, so it’s best understood as part of actual Punjabi orthography rather than as an isolated “letter sound” in English. If you’re building text content, the most reliable way to use it is by copying the character itself or using its Unicode code point U+0A26 in your system. For web use, the HTML entity and standard escapes help avoid font and encoding issues.
What is the Unicode code point for ਦ?
The Unicode code point for ਦ is U+0A26.
How can I copy ਦ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ਦ.
What escape sequence should I use in JavaScript?
Use \\u{0A26} in JavaScript.
What script is this letter from?
ਦ is from the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script.