Gurmukhi Letter Ga Letter
ਗ is the Gurmukhi Letter GA (U+0A17) used in Punjabi and other Gurmukhi-based writing.
U+0A17
The symbol ਗ is a letter from the Gurmukhi script. It corresponds to Unicode U+0A17 and can be copied or generated using standard character escapes. Use the information below to find the right form in text, design, and code.
Gurmukhi Letter Ga Letter Meaning
ਗ is the Gurmukhi Letter GA, a character used in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. Like other letters in the Gurmukhi script, ਗ represents a phonetic sound used to form words in Punjabi. In everyday text, it appears as part of syllables and word spellings rather than as punctuation or a standalone symbol. For digital use, the most important details are its Unicode identity (U+0A17) and the available encodings (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape) so your content renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support Gurmukhi.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Punjabi text using the Gurmukhi script
- •Designing Punjabi typography for posters, flyers, and branding
- •Writing subtitles or captions that require accurate character rendering
- •Building web or app content that must preserve the exact Unicode character
- •Creating searchable text content or labels that include the letter ਗ
Examples
ਗ (Gurmukhi Letter GA)
- ਗਗੁਰਮੁਖੀ
- ਗਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- ਗਗਾਂਵ
- ਗਗੱਲ
- ਗਗੁਰੂ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A17 | |
| HTML Entity | ਗ | |
| HTML Code | ਗ | |
| CSS | \0A17 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2583 | |
| Decimal | 2583 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Ga Letter (ਗ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2583 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A17 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A17. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a17, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਗ 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 Ga letter mean?
ਗ is the Gurmukhi Letter GA, a character used in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. Like other letters in the Gurmukhi script, ਗ represents a phonetic sound used to form words in Punjabi. In everyday text, it appears as part of syllables and word spellings rather than as punctuation or a standalone symbol. For digital use, the most important details are its Unicode identity (U+0A17) and the available encodings (HTML entity, CSS escape, and JavaScript escape) so your content renders consistently across platforms and fonts that support Gurmukhi.
What Unicode character is ਗ?
The symbol ਗ is Gurmukhi Letter GA with Unicode code point U+0A17.
How can I copy ਗ reliably in web pages?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity ਗ for consistent rendering.
What is the CSS escape for ਗ?
The CSS escape is \\0A17.
What is the JavaScript escape for ਗ?
The JavaScript escape is \\u{0A17}.