Gurmukhi Letter Dha Letter
ਧ is the Gurmukhi letter Dha (U+0A27), used in Punjabi and related Gurmukhi text.
U+0A27
The character ਧ is called the Gurmukhi Letter Dha. It’s part of the Gurmukhi writing system used for Punjabi. Use this page to copy the symbol or find the correct Unicode code point.
Gurmukhi Letter Dha Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Letter Dha (ਧ) is a consonant letter in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In written Punjabi, it represents the “dha” sound in words where that phonetic value is appropriate. Like many letters in abugida scripts, its role is tied to how consonants combine with vowels and other orthographic rules in the surrounding text. When you’re writing or displaying Punjabi correctly, matching the exact Unicode character U+0A27 for ਧ matters for spelling, search, and font rendering. Use it directly rather than a visually similar Latin or Devanagari character.
Common uses
- •Typing Punjabi words that contain the “dha” consonant sound
- •Displaying names, places, or terms in Gurmukhi text on websites
- •Annotating language-learning materials and transliteration charts
- •Correctly rendering Punjabi content in apps and publishing workflows
- •Using Unicode-safe copy/paste for social media posts in Punjabi
Examples
ਧ — Gurmukhi Letter Dha (U+0A27)
- ਧਧਰਤੀ
- ਧਧਿਆਨ
- ਧਅਧਿਕਾਰ
- ਧਧਾਗਾ
- ਧਔਰਧ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A27 | |
| HTML Entity | ਧ | |
| HTML Code | ਧ | |
| CSS | \0A27 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2599 | |
| Decimal | 2599 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Dha Letter (ਧ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2599 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A27 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A27. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a27, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਧ 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 Dha letter mean?
Gurmukhi Letter Dha (ਧ) is a consonant letter in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In written Punjabi, it represents the “dha” sound in words where that phonetic value is appropriate. Like many letters in abugida scripts, its role is tied to how consonants combine with vowels and other orthographic rules in the surrounding text. When you’re writing or displaying Punjabi correctly, matching the exact Unicode character U+0A27 for ਧ matters for spelling, search, and font rendering. Use it directly rather than a visually similar Latin or Devanagari character.
What is the Unicode code point for ਧ?
The Unicode code point for ਧ is U+0A27.
How can I copy the character ਧ exactly?
Use the character shown on this page: ਧ. For web text, you can also use the HTML entity ਧ.
Is ਧ specific to Punjabi?
It belongs to the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system, so it’s used for Punjabi and related Gurmukhi-script writing.
What’s the difference between ਢ and ਧ?
They are different Gurmukhi letters with different code points, so they represent different sounds/letters. Use the exact character for the correct spelling.