Gurmukhi Letter Kha Letter
ਖ is the Gurmukhi letter Kha used in Punjabi written in the Gurmukhi script.
U+0A16
The symbol ਖ is a Gurmukhi character from the Punjabi script. You can copy it directly for labels, content, or typography. It also has a stable Unicode code point for reliable use in software.
Gurmukhi Letter Kha Letter Meaning
ਖ (Unicode U+0A16) is the Gurmukhi Letter Kha, used in the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi. In everyday writing, it functions as a letter within words, helping represent the sound associated with “kha” as used in Punjabi orthography. You’ll encounter it in proper names, common vocabulary, and written text that follows the Gurmukhi spelling system. For digital work, the character is best handled by its Unicode value so it appears correctly across fonts and platforms that support Gurmukhi.
Common uses
- •Typing Punjabi text in editors, messaging apps, and document tools that support Unicode
- •Designing posters, flyers, and signage in Punjabi using web or print fonts
- •Adding correct Gurmukhi spelling in forms, names, and addresses
- •Creating subtitles, captions, and educational materials for Punjabi language content
- •Programming and templating text that must include the exact Gurmukhi character
Examples
ਖ | Gurmukhi Letter Kha (U+0A16)
- ਖਖਬਰਾਂ
- ਖਖੁਸ਼ੀ
- ਖਸੰਖੇਪ
- ਖਖੇਤੀ
- ਖਖੁਆਹਿਸ਼
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A16 | |
| HTML Entity | ਖ | |
| HTML Code | ਖ | |
| CSS | \0A16 |
FAQ
What does the Gurmukhi Letter Kha letter mean?
ਖ (Unicode U+0A16) is the Gurmukhi Letter Kha, used in the Gurmukhi script for Punjabi. In everyday writing, it functions as a letter within words, helping represent the sound associated with “kha” as used in Punjabi orthography. You’ll encounter it in proper names, common vocabulary, and written text that follows the Gurmukhi spelling system. For digital work, the character is best handled by its Unicode value so it appears correctly across fonts and platforms that support Gurmukhi.
What is the Unicode code point for ਖ?
The Unicode code point for ਖ is U+0A16.
How can I copy ਖ reliably in code?
Use the Unicode character directly (ਖ), or use escapes such as HTML entity ਖ or JavaScript/CSS escapes like \\u{0A16} and \\0A16.
Which script does ਖ belong to?
ਖ is a Gurmukhi character used in the Punjabi (Gurmukhi) script.
Will kh (case) be different from ਖ?
Yes. ਖ is a distinct Gurmukhi letter (not a Latin character), so it must be copied/typed as ਖ to match U+0A16.