Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Aa Letter
“ਾ” is the Gurmukhi vowel sign AA used to form the long “aa” vowel sound in Punjabi writing.
U+0A3E
“ਾ” is a Gurmukhi vowel sign commonly used in Punjabi text. It combines with consonants to indicate the long “aa” vowel. Use the copy options and examples below to paste it correctly.
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Aa Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign AA (“ਾ”, Unicode U+0A3E) is a diacritic mark used in Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing. Like other vowel signs, it is typically placed in relation to a consonant to signal that the vowel sound should be “aa” (a long “a”). In practice, the meaning and sound come from how this sign is attached to the surrounding consonant letter(s) in the word. When you copy “ਾ” into your text, make sure it appears in the correct position relative to the consonant so the intended vowel is formed.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Punjabi (Gurmukhi) words that require the long “aa” vowel
- •Adding vowel markings in digital typography or custom Gurmukhi text layouts
- •Correcting text display issues by replacing an incorrect character with U+0A3E
- •Designing posters, titles, or UI labels that include Punjabi vowel signs
- •Formatting social media captions or hashtags written in Gurmukhi script
Examples
“ਾ” Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Aa (U+0A3E)
- ਾਕਾ
- ਾਤਾਂ
- ਾਸਾੜ
- ਾਰਾਜਾ
- ਾਮਾਤਾ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A3E | |
| HTML Entity | ਾ | |
| HTML Code | ਾ | |
| CSS | \0A3E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2622 | |
| Decimal | 2622 |
How to type Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Aa Letter (ਾ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2622 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A3E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A3E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a3e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ਾ 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 Vowel Sign Aa letter mean?
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign AA (“ਾ”, Unicode U+0A3E) is a diacritic mark used in Gurmukhi (Punjabi) writing. Like other vowel signs, it is typically placed in relation to a consonant to signal that the vowel sound should be “aa” (a long “a”). In practice, the meaning and sound come from how this sign is attached to the surrounding consonant letter(s) in the word. When you copy “ਾ” into your text, make sure it appears in the correct position relative to the consonant so the intended vowel is formed.
What is the Unicode code point for “ਾ”?
The symbol “ਾ” is Unicode U+0A3E (GURMUKHI VOWEL SIGN AA).
How do I copy “ਾ” for use in text or forms?
You can copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity ਾ / CSS escape \\0A3E / JavaScript escape \\u{0A3E}.
Does “ਾ” stand alone like a letter?
It is a vowel sign (diacritic) and is typically used in combination with a consonant to indicate the “aa” vowel sound.
Will it render correctly on my device?
Rendering depends on font support for Gurmukhi. If you see missing boxes or incorrect marks, try a Gurmukhi-capable font and verify the character is U+0A3E.