Gurmukhi Letter Gha Letter
ਘ is the Gurmukhi Letter Gha, used in Punjabi and other Gurmukhi-script writing.
U+0A18
The symbol “ਘ” is a Gurmukhi character used in Punjabi writing. This page helps you copy it reliably and learn the exact Unicode and code escapes. You can also find practical typing and text-use examples.
Gurmukhi Letter Gha Letter Meaning
ਘ is the Gurmukhi letter named “GURMUKHI LETTER GHA” with Unicode code point U+0A18. It belongs to the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. In day-to-day use, it appears in Punjabi words and names that use this letter as part of correct spelling. For digital work, the key point is using the right character: “ਘ” is not interchangeable with similar-looking Latin letters. When you need consistency across browsers and platforms, copy the character directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Copying Punjabi text for posts, chats, and messages
- •Typing or inserting correct Gurmukhi letters in documents and forms
- •Using the character in UI labels or content that requires Punjabi
- •Including the symbol in programming data, test strings, or fonts coverage lists
- •Designing social media graphics or typography samples in Gurmukhi
Examples
ਘ (Gurmukhi Letter Gha)
- ਘਘਰ
- ਘਘਟਨਾ
- ਘਘਰਵਾਲਾ
- ਘਘੋੜਾ
- ਘਘੰਟੀ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A18 | |
| HTML Entity | ਘ | |
| HTML Code | ਘ | |
| CSS | \0A18 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2584 | |
| Decimal | 2584 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Gha Letter (ਘ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2584 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A18 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A18. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a18, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਘ 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 Gha letter mean?
ਘ is the Gurmukhi letter named “GURMUKHI LETTER GHA” with Unicode code point U+0A18. It belongs to the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. In day-to-day use, it appears in Punjabi words and names that use this letter as part of correct spelling. For digital work, the key point is using the right character: “ਘ” is not interchangeable with similar-looking Latin letters. When you need consistency across browsers and platforms, copy the character directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, or JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ਘ?
ਘ is U+0A18 (GURMUKHI LETTER GHA).
How can I insert ਘ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity ਘ.
How do I use ਘ in CSS or JavaScript?
In CSS, use \\0A18. In JavaScript (Unicode escapes), use \\u{0A18}.
Is ਘ the same as a Latin letter like G?
No. ਘ is a Gurmukhi script letter. It should be treated as its own character with Unicode U+0A18.