Kannada Letter Pa Letter
“ಪ” is the Kannada letter PA (U+0CAA), used to write the /pa/ sound in Kannada.
U+0CAA
“ಪ” is a single character from the Kannada script. It represents the consonant sound /pa/ in Kannada words. You can copy it directly or use the Unicode codepoint for reliable typing.
Kannada Letter Pa Letter Meaning
Kannada Letter PA, shown as “ಪ”, is a consonant character in the Kannada script (Unicode U+0CAA). In writing, it is used to form Kannada words that include the /pa/ sound. Like many letters in abugida scripts, it appears in combinations with other marks and consonant/conjunct forms, depending on the word and syllable structure. For digital use, the key technical detail is its Unicode identity (U+0CAA) so fonts and systems can render it correctly. It’s commonly encountered in everyday Kannada text such as names, places, and standard vocabulary.
Common uses
- •Writing Kannada words that contain the /pa/ sound
- •Typing or composing Kannada text in messaging and social media
- •Using the character in educational materials for Kannada letters
- •Displaying UI labels or buttons that require Kannada script
- •Generating consistent Unicode text in web and app content
Examples
ಪ (Kannada Letter PA) - Copy and Use
- ಪಪಾವನ್
- ಪಪ್ರೀತಿ
- ಪಪದ
- ಪಪಾಠ
- ಪಪಟ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CAA | |
| HTML Entity | ಪ | |
| HTML Code | ಪ | |
| CSS | \0CAA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3242 | |
| Decimal | 3242 |
How to type Kannada Letter Pa Letter (ಪ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3242 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CAA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CAA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0caa, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಪ 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 codepoint for “ಪ”?
The character “ಪ” is Kannada Letter PA with Unicode codepoint U+0CAA.
How can I copy “ಪ” on the web?
Select and copy the character directly from this page. For reliability, you can also use its HTML entity (ಪ) or Unicode (U+0CAA).
What does “ಪ” represent in Kannada?
It represents the consonant sound /pa/ in Kannada script, used within syllables and words.
Will “ಪ” display correctly on my device?
It should if your system has a font that supports Kannada. Using the Unicode codepoint U+0CAA helps ensure correct character identity.