Oriya Letter Ja Letter
ଜ is the Oriya Letter Ja character (U+0B1C) used in the Odia script.
U+0B1C
“ଜ” is a Unicode character from the Oriya (Odia) writing system. It’s commonly used as a letter in Odia words and names. Use the copy options below for quick pasting in documents, websites, and apps.
Oriya Letter Ja Letter Meaning
“ଜ” is the Oriya Letter Ja, a letter in the Odia script. As a character, its main role is to represent the “ja” sound in written Odia text, appearing as part of words rather than as a standalone symbol with a separate, non-linguistic meaning. You’ll typically encounter it in everyday spelling, proper names, and written Odia content where the consonant “ja” is required. For developers and designers, its purpose is primarily text/typography: ensure the correct Unicode code point (U+0B1C) and use the appropriate font/encoding support for reliable rendering.
Common uses
- •Writing Odia (Oriya) words that include the “ja” sound
- •Typing or proofreading Odia text in documents and messaging apps
- •Rendering Odia UI labels, headings, and content on websites
- •Using correct Unicode characters in localization and internationalization
- •Including Odia letters in fonts, design mockups, and text samples
Examples
ଜ (Oriya Letter Ja) Unicode Character
- ଜଜୟ
- ଜଜନ
- ଜଜାଲ
- ଜରଜ
- ଜଜୁନ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B1C | |
| HTML Entity | ଜ | |
| HTML Code | ଜ | |
| CSS | \0B1C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2844 | |
| Decimal | 2844 |
How to type Oriya Letter Ja Letter (ଜ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2844 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0B1C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0B1C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0b1c, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ଜ 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 Oriya Letter Ja letter mean?
“ଜ” is the Oriya Letter Ja, a letter in the Odia script. As a character, its main role is to represent the “ja” sound in written Odia text, appearing as part of words rather than as a standalone symbol with a separate, non-linguistic meaning. You’ll typically encounter it in everyday spelling, proper names, and written Odia content where the consonant “ja” is required. For developers and designers, its purpose is primarily text/typography: ensure the correct Unicode code point (U+0B1C) and use the appropriate font/encoding support for reliable rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ଜ?
The character ଜ is Unicode U+0B1C (Oriya Letter Ja).
How can I copy “ଜ” for use in a website or editor?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity: ଜ.
Does “ଜ” have any special meaning outside the Odia language?
No widely recognized non-linguistic meaning applies here; it’s primarily a letter used in Odia (Oriya) text.
Will “ଜ” display correctly on all devices?
It should display if the device/app supports the Odia script and uses a font that includes U+0B1C.