Kannada Letter Sa Letter
ಸ is the Kannada letter SA used in writing the Kannada language.
U+0CB8
ಸ is a Kannada script character. It is encoded as Unicode U+0CB8 and can be copied or generated using standard escape forms. Use it in Kannada text, localization, and typography work.
Kannada Letter Sa Letter Meaning
ಸ is the Kannada letter “SA” (Kannada Letter SA). It is part of the Kannada writing system and represents the consonant sound associated with “sa” in Kannada orthography. Like many letters in Brahmic-derived scripts, it is used as a building block for forming syllables in real words. You’ll typically encounter it in everyday Kannada spelling, names, place names, and UI text that supports the Kannada language. When implementing it in software, it’s important to preserve the exact Unicode code point so the character renders correctly in the user’s fonts.
Common uses
- •Writing and proofreading Kannada sentences and words
- •Displaying localized UI text in Kannada for apps and websites
- •Creating content for schools, worksheets, and language learning
- •Typing or labeling names and places written in Kannada
- •Developing fonts, text rendering, and internationalization test cases
Examples
ಸ (Kannada Letter SA) – Copy & Unicode Info
- ಸಸೂರ್ಯ
- ಸಸಂಗೀತ
- ಸಸಹಾಯ
- ಸಸತ್ಯ
- ಸಸಂಪರ್ಕ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CB8 | |
| HTML Entity | ಸ | |
| HTML Code | ಸ | |
| CSS | \0CB8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3256 | |
| Decimal | 3256 |
How to type Kannada Letter Sa Letter (ಸ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3256 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CB8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CB8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0cb8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಸ 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 Sa letter mean?
ಸ is the Kannada letter “SA” (Kannada Letter SA). It is part of the Kannada writing system and represents the consonant sound associated with “sa” in Kannada orthography. Like many letters in Brahmic-derived scripts, it is used as a building block for forming syllables in real words. You’ll typically encounter it in everyday Kannada spelling, names, place names, and UI text that supports the Kannada language. When implementing it in software, it’s important to preserve the exact Unicode code point so the character renders correctly in the user’s fonts.
What is the Unicode code point for ಸ?
The Unicode code point for ಸ is U+0CB8.
How can I copy ಸ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ಸ.
How do I write this character in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\0CB8.
How do I insert ಸ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript Unicode escape: \\u{0CB8}.