Kannada Letter Ta Letter
ತ is the Kannada letter ta, used in writing the Kannada language.
U+0CA4
“ತ” is the Kannada letter Ta from the Unicode Kannada block. It’s used as a consonant character in Kannada spelling. Use the code points below to type or embed it in websites and apps.
Kannada Letter Ta Letter Meaning
“ತ” (Kannada Letter Ta) is a basic consonant letter in the Kannada writing system. As a letter, it appears in words where the “ta” sound is represented, forming part of syllables and spelling patterns typical of Kannada. Like other consonant letters, its exact pronunciation and behavior in written text can depend on surrounding vowel signs and the overall word form. If you are building multilingual text, labeling content, or matching Kannada orthography, use the Unicode character directly so it renders correctly across modern fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Writing Kannada words that contain the “ta” sound
- •Typing names, labels, or locations in Kannada
- •Displaying Kannada UI text in apps and websites
- •Creating subtitles or captions in Kannada
- •Researching or validating Kannada text and character sets
Examples
ತ (Kannada Letter Ta) - Unicode Symbol Copy
- ತತಮಿಳು
- ತತಾಯಿ
- ತತೋಟ
- ತತಂಗಿ
- ತತಪ್ಪು
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CA4 | |
| HTML Entity | ತ | |
| HTML Code | ತ | |
| CSS | \0CA4 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3236 | |
| Decimal | 3236 |
How to type Kannada Letter Ta Letter (ತ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3236 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CA4 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CA4. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0ca4, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ತ 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 Ta letter mean?
“ತ” (Kannada Letter Ta) is a basic consonant letter in the Kannada writing system. As a letter, it appears in words where the “ta” sound is represented, forming part of syllables and spelling patterns typical of Kannada. Like other consonant letters, its exact pronunciation and behavior in written text can depend on surrounding vowel signs and the overall word form. If you are building multilingual text, labeling content, or matching Kannada orthography, use the Unicode character directly so it renders correctly across modern fonts and platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ತ?
The Unicode code point is U+0CA4.
How can I copy and paste ತ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ತ.
What should I use in CSS to reference this character?
You can use the CSS escape: \\0CA4.
Is this character only for Kannada text?
Yes, “ತ” is specifically the Kannada Letter Ta used in Kannada writing.