Kannada Letter U Letter
ಉ is the Kannada letter U (U+0C89), used as a vowel in the Kannada script.
U+0C89
The symbol “ಉ” is the Kannada Letter U. It appears in written Kannada as part of vowel sounds and word spelling. You can copy it directly, or use the Unicode/HTML values for consistent digital text.
Kannada Letter U Letter Meaning
“ಉ” (Kannada Letter U) is a vowel letter in the Kannada script. In Kannada writing, it represents the vowel sound “u” and is used as part of forming syllables in words. Depending on the word, the letter may appear in isolation or combine with other Kannada characters to build the correct pronunciation and spelling. When used in digital text, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character so the text displays properly across platforms and fonts. This page provides the reliable character and code values for copy, markup, and development workflows.
Common uses
- •Typing Kannada words that contain the “u” vowel sound
- •Designing Kannada text in posters, headings, and captions
- •Adding correct characters in UI localization for Kannada (knowing the exact vowel letter)
- •Labeling products or places written in Kannada script
- •Creating readable Kannada content for social media posts and messages
Examples
ಉ — Kannada Letter U
- ಉಉಡುಪಿ
- ಉಉದಯ
- ಉಉತ್ತಮ
- ಉಉದಾಹರಣೆ
- ಉಉತ್ಸಾಹ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C89 | |
| HTML Entity | ಉ | |
| HTML Code | ಉ | |
| CSS | \0C89 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3209 | |
| Decimal | 3209 |
How to type Kannada Letter U Letter (ಉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3209 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C89 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C89. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c89, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಉ 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 U letter mean?
“ಉ” (Kannada Letter U) is a vowel letter in the Kannada script. In Kannada writing, it represents the vowel sound “u” and is used as part of forming syllables in words. Depending on the word, the letter may appear in isolation or combine with other Kannada characters to build the correct pronunciation and spelling. When used in digital text, it’s important to use the correct Unicode character so the text displays properly across platforms and fonts. This page provides the reliable character and code values for copy, markup, and development workflows.
What is the Unicode code point for ಉ?
The Unicode code point for “ಉ” is U+0C89.
How can I include ಉ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ಉ.
What is the CSS escape for ಉ?
Use CSS escape: \\0C89.
What is the JavaScript escape for ಉ?
Use JavaScript escape: \\u{0C89}.