Kannada Letter A Letter
ಅ is the Kannada letter A (U+0C85), used in writing and rendering the Kannada script.
U+0C85
ಅ is a character from the Kannada script. It is commonly used as the base vowel letter “a” in Kannada writing. Below you’ll find copy-friendly options plus Unicode and escape sequences for developers.
Kannada Letter A Letter Meaning
ಅ (Unicode: U+0C85) is the Kannada letter A, part of the Kannada script. In Kannada orthography, it functions as the vowel “a” form and often appears at the start of syllables or words. Like other letters in Indic scripts, its role depends on context and how it combines with consonants in written text. You’ll most often encounter it in genuine Kannada words, proper names, and text labels where Kannada vowels are needed. For digital use, it’s best to rely on Unicode (U+0C85) so the character renders correctly across fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Kannada words that start with the vowel sound “a”
- •Adding Kannada text labels in UI, apps, and websites
- •Typing or formatting names and place names in Kannada script
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, and document content in Kannada
- •Using the character in typography tests for Kannada font rendering
Examples
ಅ (Kannada Letter A) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ಅಅನಂತ
- ಅಅಮರ್
- ಅಅವನು
- ಅಅಮ್ಮ
- ಅಅದಿತಿ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C85 | |
| HTML Entity | ಅ | |
| HTML Code | ಅ | |
| CSS | \0C85 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3205 | |
| Decimal | 3205 |
How to type Kannada Letter A Letter (ಅ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3205 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C85 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C85. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c85, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಅ 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 Kannada Letter A letter mean?
ಅ (Unicode: U+0C85) is the Kannada letter A, part of the Kannada script. In Kannada orthography, it functions as the vowel “a” form and often appears at the start of syllables or words. Like other letters in Indic scripts, its role depends on context and how it combines with consonants in written text. You’ll most often encounter it in genuine Kannada words, proper names, and text labels where Kannada vowels are needed. For digital use, it’s best to rely on Unicode (U+0C85) so the character renders correctly across fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ಅ?
The Kannada letter ಅ has Unicode code point U+0C85.
How do I copy the character across devices?
Copy the character “ಅ” from this page, or use the provided HTML entity ಅ or Unicode form U+0C85 to ensure correct rendering.
What is the HTML entity for ಅ?
The HTML entity for ಅ is ಅ.
How can developers reference ಅ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0C85 and JavaScript escape: \\u{0C85}.