Kannada Letter Da Letter
ದ is the Kannada letter “da” (U+0CA6) used in writing Kannada words.
U+0CA6
“ದ” is a Kannada script character used to represent the “da” sound in Kannada. It has a stable Unicode identity, making it easy to copy and use across apps and websites. Below you’ll find the exact code points and common ways people use it.
Kannada Letter Da Letter Meaning
The character “ದ” is the Kannada letter Da (Unicode U+0CA6). In Kannada writing, it represents a “da” sound as part of words and names. Like other letters in the Kannada script, its role is primarily phonetic and orthographic: it contributes to how a word is spelled and pronounced. When composing text in Kannada, including “ದ” correctly is important for readability and accurate representation of sounds. For digital work—such as labels, captions, forms, or language content—you can reliably insert it using its Unicode value or the provided escape sequences.
Common uses
- •Typing Kannada words and names that contain the “da” sound
- •Writing labels, signage, and UI text for Kannada-language content
- •Generating or correcting text in documents that use Kannada script
- •Using it in social media posts written in Kannada
- •Programming or templating: inserting the character via Unicode escapes
Examples
ದ (Kannada Letter Da) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ದದಿನ
- ದದಾರಿ
- ದದೇವರು
- ದಧನ
- ದಮದುವೆ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CA6 | |
| HTML Entity | ದ | |
| HTML Code | ದ | |
| CSS | \0CA6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3238 | |
| Decimal | 3238 |
How to type Kannada Letter Da Letter (ದ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3238 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CA6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CA6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ca6, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ದ 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 Da letter mean?
The character “ದ” is the Kannada letter Da (Unicode U+0CA6). In Kannada writing, it represents a “da” sound as part of words and names. Like other letters in the Kannada script, its role is primarily phonetic and orthographic: it contributes to how a word is spelled and pronounced. When composing text in Kannada, including “ದ” correctly is important for readability and accurate representation of sounds. For digital work—such as labels, captions, forms, or language content—you can reliably insert it using its Unicode value or the provided escape sequences.
What is the Unicode code point for ದ?
The Unicode code point is U+0CA6.
How can I copy and paste this character in my app?
Copy the symbol “ದ” from this page, then paste it into your editor, website, or chat.
What is the HTML entity for ದ?
The HTML entity is ದ.
How do I insert ದ using CSS or JavaScript escapes?
CSS escape: \\0CA6. JavaScript escape: \\u{0CA6}.