Gurmukhi Letter Jha Letter
ਝ is the Gurmukhi letter Jha from the Punjabi script, used to write sounds in Punjabi.
U+0A1D
ਝ is a character from the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. It’s commonly used in Punjabi words where the “jha” sound is represented. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in your projects.
Gurmukhi Letter Jha Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Letter Jha (ਝ) is a consonant character in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In Punjabi spelling, it represents the “jha” sound and helps form the correct written pronunciation of words. Like other Gurmukhi letters, it is used as part of full syllables and word spellings, including combinations with other script characters. If you are typing Punjabi text, designing readable typography, or adding the character to a web or document system, you’ll typically need to match its exact Unicode value (U+0A1D) to ensure it renders correctly across platforms.
Common uses
- •Typing Punjabi text that includes the “jha” sound
- •Adding Punjabi letters to forms, labels, and UI text
- •Designing fonts and verifying glyph rendering for Gurmukhi characters
- •Writing or editing subtitles and captions in Punjabi content
- •Building multilingual text samples and educational materials
Examples
ਝ (Gurmukhi Letter Jha)
- ਝਝਪਟਣਾ
- ਝਝਾਂਝਰ
- ਝਝੀਲ
- ਝਝੱਟ
- ਝਝੰਡਾ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A1D | |
| HTML Entity | ਝ | |
| HTML Code | ਝ | |
| CSS | \0A1D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2589 | |
| Decimal | 2589 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Jha Letter (ਝ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2589 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A1D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A1D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a1d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਝ 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 Jha letter mean?
Gurmukhi Letter Jha (ਝ) is a consonant character in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In Punjabi spelling, it represents the “jha” sound and helps form the correct written pronunciation of words. Like other Gurmukhi letters, it is used as part of full syllables and word spellings, including combinations with other script characters. If you are typing Punjabi text, designing readable typography, or adding the character to a web or document system, you’ll typically need to match its exact Unicode value (U+0A1D) to ensure it renders correctly across platforms.
What is the Unicode for ਝ?
The Unicode code point for ਜ਼ (Gurmukhi letter Jha) is U+0A1D.
How can I copy ਝ reliably in a web page?
Use the character directly, or insert it with its HTML entity. This character’s HTML entity is ਝ.
What’s the best way to use this character in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0A1D. JavaScript escape: \\u{0A1D}.
Is this character part of the Punjabi Gurmukhi script?
Yes. It belongs to the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) category.