Gurmukhi Letter Ja Letter
The Gurmukhi letter ja (ਜ) is a Punjabi script character represented by Unicode U+0A1C.
U+0A1C
“ਜ” is the Gurmukhi letter ja used in Punjabi writing. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in web and software text.
Gurmukhi Letter Ja Letter Meaning
“ਜ” is the Gurmukhi letter named “JA” (GURMUKHI LETTER JA) and has the Unicode code point U+0A1C. In practical terms, it is a basic building block of Punjabi (Gurmukhi) words and names, where it represents the “ja” sound used in everyday spelling. Like other letters in the Gurmukhi script, it may appear with adjacent vowels, diacritics, or within consonant clusters depending on the word. If you’re building Punjabi text in apps, documents, or websites, using the correct Unicode character ensures proper rendering and search behavior across platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Punjabi (Gurmukhi) text in documents and messaging
- •Entering names and words that contain the “ja” sound in Gurmukhi
- •Creating labels, signage, and UI text in Punjabi
- •Typography and font testing for Punjabi/Gurmukhi character support
- •Programming and templating Punjabi content using Unicode
Examples
ਜ — Gurmukhi Letter Ja (U+0A1C)
- ਜਜੈ
- ਜਜਾਣ
- ਜਜਿੰਦ
- ਜਜਗਤ
- ਜਨਾਮ: ਜਸਪਾਲ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A1C | |
| HTML Entity | ਜ | |
| HTML Code | ਜ | |
| CSS | \0A1C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2588 | |
| Decimal | 2588 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Ja Letter (ਜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2588 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A1C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A1C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a1c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਜ 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 Ja letter mean?
“ਜ” is the Gurmukhi letter named “JA” (GURMUKHI LETTER JA) and has the Unicode code point U+0A1C. In practical terms, it is a basic building block of Punjabi (Gurmukhi) words and names, where it represents the “ja” sound used in everyday spelling. Like other letters in the Gurmukhi script, it may appear with adjacent vowels, diacritics, or within consonant clusters depending on the word. If you’re building Punjabi text in apps, documents, or websites, using the correct Unicode character ensures proper rendering and search behavior across platforms.
What is the Unicode for ਜ?
The Gurmukhi letter ja is U+0A1C.
How can I copy the character easily?
Copy the symbol “ਜ” from this page and paste it into your text editor, form, or design tool.
Can I use escape sequences in code?
Yes. Use the provided CSS escape \\0A1C or the JavaScript escape \\u{0A1C} to insert the character reliably.
Why does it sometimes show as a box?
That usually means the font or environment doesn’t support the Gurmukhi block. Try a Unicode-capable Punjabi/Gurmukhi font.