Gurmukhi Ura Letter
ੳ is the Gurmukhi letter Ura (U+0A73), used in Punjabi Gurmukhi writing.
U+0A73
ੳ (Gurmukhi Ura) is a Unicode character used as a letter in Gurmukhi (Punjabi) text. It’s commonly needed when you’re typing, designing, or encoding Punjabi content. Below you’ll find reliable copy/paste options and practical usage guidance.
Gurmukhi Ura Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Ura (ੳ, U+0A73) is a standalone letter in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. In Punjabi text, it relates to the vowel sound associated with “u/oo” qualities, and it may appear at the beginning of words or in spellings that use Ura as part of the vowel structure. Like other Gurmukhi letters, its exact pronunciation can depend on the surrounding characters in the syllable and the word’s orthography. When working with fonts, search, or text processing, using the correct Unicode code point (U+0A73) ensures consistent rendering and encoding.
Common uses
- •Typing Punjabi Gurmukhi words that start with or include Ura (ੳ)
- •UI and form labels that display Punjabi text correctly (Unicode-safe)
- •Designing posters, headlines, or signage that require accurate Gurmukhi letters
- •Programming text rendering, where you need the correct code point for ੳ (U+0A73)
- •Creating subtitles, captions, and social media posts in Punjabi Gurmukhi
Examples
ੳ Gurmukhi Ura (U+0A73)
- ੳੳੁ
- ੳੳੳ
- ੳੳਰਤ
- ੳੳੁੱਪਰ
- ੳੳੳੁ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A73 | |
| HTML Entity | ੳ | |
| HTML Code | ੳ | |
| CSS | \0A73 |
FAQ
What does the Gurmukhi Ura letter mean?
Gurmukhi Ura (ੳ, U+0A73) is a standalone letter in the Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing system. In Punjabi text, it relates to the vowel sound associated with “u/oo” qualities, and it may appear at the beginning of words or in spellings that use Ura as part of the vowel structure. Like other Gurmukhi letters, its exact pronunciation can depend on the surrounding characters in the syllable and the word’s orthography. When working with fonts, search, or text processing, using the correct Unicode code point (U+0A73) ensures consistent rendering and encoding.
What is the Unicode code point for ੳ?
The Gurmukhi Ura character ੳ has Unicode code point U+0A73.
How do I type ੳ using common escape formats?
Use the HTML entity ੳ or the CSS escape \\0A73. For JavaScript (ES6+), you can use \\u{0A73}.
Is ੳ the same as any other character in common Latin alphabets?
No. ੳ is a distinct Gurmukhi letter from the Punjabi script and should be used as its own Unicode character.
Why does my Punjabi text show boxes instead of ੳ?
This usually happens when your font doesn’t support the Gurmukhi block. Try a font that includes Gurmukhi/Unicode support and ensure the text is saved/encoded as UTF-8.