Kannada Letter Ya Letter
ಯ is the Kannada letter Ya (U+0CAF), used in written Kannada words.
U+0CAF
ಯ is a letter from the Kannada script. It’s commonly used as part of Kannada words and names. On this page you can copy the character and find its Unicode and encoding details.
Kannada Letter Ya Letter Meaning
ಯ (Unicode U+0CAF) is the Kannada letter “Ya.” In written Kannada, it functions as a consonant letter that appears in many words. Like other letters in the Brahmic-derived scripts, its exact sound and behavior depend on the surrounding letters and syllable structure in the word. If you’re working with Kannada text in documents, apps, or websites, you’ll typically treat it as a normal letter character—supporting it correctly in fonts and ensuring the right Unicode encoding. It can be used directly in plain text, or inserted via Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Common uses
- •Typing and composing Kannada text in documents or chat
- •Displaying Kannada names, places, or words in UI labels
- •Using the character in web pages that require correct Unicode rendering
- •Preparing multilingual content where Kannada must be preserved accurately
- •Copy/paste usage for word processors, subtitles, and content creation
Examples
ಯ (Kannada Letter Ya) — Copy & Unicode Info
- ಯಯಾವುದು
- ಯಯಾತ್ರೆ
- ಯಯಂತ್ರ
- ಯಯಾದು
- ಯಆಯ್ಕೆ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0CAF | |
| HTML Entity | ಯ | |
| HTML Code | ಯ | |
| CSS | \0CAF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3247 | |
| Decimal | 3247 |
How to type Kannada Letter Ya Letter (ಯ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3247 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0CAF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0CAF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0caf, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ಯ 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 Ya letter mean?
ಯ (Unicode U+0CAF) is the Kannada letter “Ya.” In written Kannada, it functions as a consonant letter that appears in many words. Like other letters in the Brahmic-derived scripts, its exact sound and behavior depend on the surrounding letters and syllable structure in the word. If you’re working with Kannada text in documents, apps, or websites, you’ll typically treat it as a normal letter character—supporting it correctly in fonts and ensuring the right Unicode encoding. It can be used directly in plain text, or inserted via Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ಯ?
The character ಯ is U+0CAF (Kannada Letter Ya).
How can I copy ಯ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ಯ.
What CSS escape can I use for ಯ?
Use the CSS escape: \\0CAF.
What JavaScript escape represents ಯ?
Use: \\u{0CAF}.