Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu Letter
The Gurmukhi Vowel Sign UU (ੂ) is a Unicode character used in Punjabi script to represent the vowel sound “oo/ū”.
U+0A42
The character ੂ is known as the Gurmukhi Vowel Sign UU. It is encoded in Unicode at U+0A42 and can be copied into websites, documents, and code. Use the escapes below when you need consistent text rendering across systems.
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu Letter Meaning
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign UU (ੂ) is a Punjabi script vowel sign in the Gurmukhi block. It combines with Gurmukhi letters to indicate the vowel sound typically written as “oo” or “ū” in romanized forms. Like other vowel signs in Gurmukhi, its visual placement is dependent on the base consonant it modifies, so you generally use it directly after (or in the proper order with) the consonant character in text. If you’re entering text electronically, copy/paste is the simplest way to ensure the correct Unicode character is used.
Common uses
- •Typing or editing Punjabi (Gurmukhi) text that includes the “oo/ū” vowel
- •Designing multilingual web content and needing the correct Unicode Gurmukhi vowel sign
- •Creating digital typography samples for Punjabi script ligatures and vowel marks
- •Coding apps that store or display Gurmukhi text using Unicode U+0A42
- •Preparing subtitles, names, or labels in Punjabi where the vowel sign must render correctly
Examples
ੂ (Gurmukhi Vowel Sign UU)
- ੂਸੂ
- ੂਕੂ
- ੂਲੂ
- ੂਨੂੰ
- ੂਤੂ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0A42 | |
| HTML Entity | ੂ | |
| HTML Code | ੂ | |
| CSS | \0A42 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2626 | |
| Decimal | 2626 |
How to type Gurmukhi Vowel Sign Uu Letter (ੂ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2626 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0A42 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0A42. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0a42, 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 Uu letter mean?
Gurmukhi Vowel Sign UU (ੂ) is a Punjabi script vowel sign in the Gurmukhi block. It combines with Gurmukhi letters to indicate the vowel sound typically written as “oo” or “ū” in romanized forms. Like other vowel signs in Gurmukhi, its visual placement is dependent on the base consonant it modifies, so you generally use it directly after (or in the proper order with) the consonant character in text. If you’re entering text electronically, copy/paste is the simplest way to ensure the correct Unicode character is used.
What is the Unicode code point for ੂ?
It is U+0A42, named “GURMUKHI VOWEL SIGN UU”.
How can I copy this character reliably?
Copy the character ੂ directly from this page. For code, use the escapes: HTML ੂ, CSS \0A42, or JavaScript \u{0A42}.
Does this vowel sign stand alone?
In written Gurmukhi, this vowel sign is typically used in combination with a base consonant letter; its correct appearance depends on the letter it modifies.
Will it render on all devices?
It should render when the font supports Gurmukhi. If it appears as a box or missing glyph, try a font with Gurmukhi coverage.