Kannada Letter Dda Letter
ಡ is the Kannada letter DDA (U+0CA1) used to write the sound /ɖː/ in Kannada.
U+0CA1
ಡ is a Kannada script character used for a distinct consonant sound. It’s helpful to know its Unicode details when copying, coding, or selecting fonts. Use the shortcuts below to paste it reliably in web and app text.
Kannada Letter Dda Letter Meaning
ಡ is the Kannada letter called “DDA” (Unicode U+0CA1). In Kannada writing, it represents a retroflex “dd” sound with a long or emphatic pronunciation depending on context and word. Like other letters in the Kannada syllabary system, it is used as a core consonant unit that forms part of syllables when combined with vowel signs or other script elements. If you’re typing Kannada digitally, this character is important for spelling words correctly and for matching pronunciations in subtitles, UI text, and search queries.
Common uses
- •Typing Kannada words that include the DDA consonant sound (spelling and proofreading)
- •Displaying Kannada UI labels, buttons, or headings in websites and apps
- •Creating captions and subtitles in Kannada for videos and presentations
- •Forming proper names and place names written in Kannada script
- •Using the character in digital documents and forms that support Unicode Kannada
Examples
ಡ (Kannada Letter DDA) – Copy & Use
- ಡಡಾಕ್ಟರ್
- ಡಅಡಿಕೆ
- ಡಕನ್ನಡ
- ಡಮನೆ
- ಡವ್ಯಕ್ತಿ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CA1 | |
| HTML Entity | ಡ | |
| HTML Code | ಡ | |
| CSS | \0CA1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3233 | |
| Decimal | 3233 |
How to type Kannada Letter Dda Letter (ಡ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3233 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CA1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CA1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ca1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಡ 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 is the Unicode code point for ಡ?
ಡ is U+0CA1 (KANNADA LETTER DDA).
How can I copy ಡ reliably for web pages?
Copy the character directly as “ಡ”, or use the HTML entity ಡ or the CSS escape \\0CA1.
What does ಡ represent in Kannada writing?
It represents the Kannada consonant sound associated with “DDA” (a retroflex ‘dd’ style sound) used in syllable formation.
Is ಡ the same as other Kannada letters like ಡ or ದ?
No. Kannada letters have distinct code points and sounds; use U+0CA1 specifically for ಡ (DDA).