Gurmukhi Letter Pa Letter
ਪ is the Gurmukhi letter PA used in Punjabi (Gurmukhi) writing.
U+0A2A
ਪ is a Gurmukhi character from the Punjabi writing system. It has the Unicode code point U+0A2A, making it easy to copy and use in digital text. Below are reliable ways to insert it in documents, web pages, and code.
Gurmukhi Letter Pa Letter Meaning
ਪ (Gurmukhi Letter PA, U+0A2A) is a letter used in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In everyday reading and writing, it represents the “pa” sound within Gurmukhi spelling. Like other letters in the script, it may appear in words with different vowel signs and grammatical patterns depending on the context. For digital use, this character is best handled as the single Unicode character “ਪ” (not a look-alike from another script), so it renders correctly across modern fonts and systems.
Common uses
- •Typing Punjabi (Gurmukhi) words that contain the “pa” sound
- •Designing logos, posters, or headings in Punjabi text
- •Adding subtitles, captions, or UI labels in Punjabi
- •Building search- and sort-friendly text fields that require correct Unicode characters
- •Programming or templates that output Punjabi content reliably
Examples
ਪ (Gurmukhi Letter PA) Unicode Symbol
- ਪਪੰਜਾਬ
- ਪਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ
- ਪਕੰਪਿਊਟਰ
- ਪਪੁਸਤਕ
- ਪਪਿਆਰ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A2A | |
| HTML Entity | ਪ | |
| HTML Code | ਪ | |
| CSS | \0A2A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2602 | |
| Decimal | 2602 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Pa Letter (ਪ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2602 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A2A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A2A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a2a, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਪ 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 Pa letter mean?
ਪ (Gurmukhi Letter PA, U+0A2A) is a letter used in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In everyday reading and writing, it represents the “pa” sound within Gurmukhi spelling. Like other letters in the script, it may appear in words with different vowel signs and grammatical patterns depending on the context. For digital use, this character is best handled as the single Unicode character “ਪ” (not a look-alike from another script), so it renders correctly across modern fonts and systems.
What is the Unicode code point for ਪ?
The Unicode code point for ਪ is U+0A2A.
How can I copy ਪ into HTML?
You can copy the literal character “ਪ”, or use the HTML entity: ਪ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ਪ?
CSS escape: \\0A2A. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{0A2A}.
Is ਪ the same as a Latin letter P?
No. ਪ is a Gurmukhi letter (Punjabi script). A Latin “P” is a different Unicode character and may look similar but will not be treated the same in text processing.