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Latin Capital Letter J Letter

J is the uppercase Latin letter J, commonly used in names, abbreviations, and text labels.

U+004A

“J” is the Latin capital letter J. You’ll see it in everyday writing, user interfaces, and branding. Here are reliable copy and developer-friendly code options.

Latin Capital Letter J Letter Meaning

J is the uppercase form of the Latin letter J, represented in Unicode as LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J (U+004A). In everyday writing, it commonly stands for the name “J” as an initial, as well as in abbreviations and short labels. In technical and design contexts, J may be used as a variable name, a heading label, or part of a larger identifier (for example, “JSON” or “Jr.” where letter J appears). Because it is a standard ASCII/Unicode character, it’s widely supported across fonts, browsers, and platforms.

Common uses

  • Using “J” as a person’s initial in forms, documents, or name badges
  • Labeling sections and tabs in apps and websites (e.g., “J: Jobs”)
  • Writing abbreviations such as “Jr.” in text or UI content
  • Creating IDs or short identifiers in software documentation and prototypes
  • Designing typographic headings and drop-cap styles where an uppercase J is needed

Examples

J (Latin Capital Letter J) Symbol

  • JJ. Smith
  • JJr.
  • JJOBS
  • JSection J
  • JPlot J

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+004A
HTML EntityJ
HTML CodeJ
CSS\004A

FAQ

What does the Latin Capital Letter J letter mean?

J is the uppercase form of the Latin letter J, represented in Unicode as LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J (U+004A). In everyday writing, it commonly stands for the name “J” as an initial, as well as in abbreviations and short labels. In technical and design contexts, J may be used as a variable name, a heading label, or part of a larger identifier (for example, “JSON” or “Jr.” where letter J appears). Because it is a standard ASCII/Unicode character, it’s widely supported across fonts, browsers, and platforms.

What Unicode character is “J”?

“J” is the Unicode character LATIN CAPITAL LETTER J with code point U+004A.

How can I copy the correct “J” character from this page?

Copy the character shown as “J” at the top of the page. It is the standard uppercase Latin J (U+004A).

What is the HTML entity for this character?

The HTML entity is J

How do I use it in CSS or JavaScript?

CSS escape: \\004A. JavaScript escape: \\u{004A}.

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