Gurmukhi Letter Sa Letter
ਸ is the Gurmukhi Letter SA (Unicode U+0A38) used in writing Punjabi.
U+0A38
The symbol ਸ is a Gurmukhi letter used in Punjabi and other Gurmukhi-script texts. This page helps you copy it reliably and find the correct Unicode details for fonts, publishing, and web use.
Gurmukhi Letter Sa Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Letter SA (ਸ) is a character from the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In everyday reading and writing, it represents the “sa” sound as part of forming words in Punjabi. Like other letters in an abugida script, its appearance is tied to the Gurmukhi writing system, so it’s typically used with the surrounding Gurmukhi letters to form proper spelling. When you need the exact character for documents, social posts, or user interfaces, rely on the Unicode code point U+0A38 to avoid similar-looking characters from other scripts.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Punjabi words that include the “sa” sound
- •Designing posters, flyers, or signage in Gurmukhi script
- •Adding Punjabi text in forms, labels, or UI components
- •Writing educational content or language learning materials
- •Publishing documents where correct Unicode encoding matters
Examples
ਸ (Gurmukhi Letter SA) | Copy & Unicode Info
- ਸਸਵੇਰ
- ਸਸਲਾਮ
- ਸਸਫਰ
- ਸਰਸੋਈ
- ਸਪਿਆਰ ਸਹੀ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A38 | |
| HTML Entity | ਸ | |
| HTML Code | ਸ | |
| CSS | \0A38 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2616 | |
| Decimal | 2616 |
How to type Gurmukhi Letter Sa Letter (ਸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2616 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A38 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A38. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a38, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਸ 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 Sa letter mean?
Gurmukhi Letter SA (ਸ) is a character from the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) script. In everyday reading and writing, it represents the “sa” sound as part of forming words in Punjabi. Like other letters in an abugida script, its appearance is tied to the Gurmukhi writing system, so it’s typically used with the surrounding Gurmukhi letters to form proper spelling. When you need the exact character for documents, social posts, or user interfaces, rely on the Unicode code point U+0A38 to avoid similar-looking characters from other scripts.
What is the Unicode code point for ਸ?
It is U+0A38 (GURMUKHI LETTER SA).
How can I copy ਸ reliably on the web?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the Unicode code point U+0A38. You can also use the provided HTML entity ਸ or escapes.
What is the HTML entity and escape formats for ਸ?
HTML entity: ਸ. CSS escape: \\0A38. JavaScript escape: \\u{0A38}.
Is ਸ the same as a Latin “s” character?
No. ਸ is a Gurmukhi letter (U+0A38). It is part of the Gurmukhi script and should be used for Punjabi text rather than a Latin “s”.