Oriya Letter Ra Letter
র is the Oriya Letter Ra, a Unicode character used in Odia script.
U+0B30
র is a character from the Oriya (Odia) writing system. It represents the letter “ra” in this script. Use it in text, fonts, documents, and web pages with the Unicode details below.
Oriya Letter Ra Letter Meaning
Oriya Letter Ra (ର) is a letter used in the Oriya (Odia) script to represent the sound “ra.” Like other characters in an abugida, its shape and behavior are part of the script’s broader system for building words and syllables. In practice, you’ll mainly use it when writing in Odia, copying existing Odia text, or entering names and words that require the exact Unicode character. For web and developer use, it’s important to copy the character directly or use the provided Unicode/escape forms to avoid substituting a visually similar character from another script.
Common uses
- •Writing Odia (Oriya) words that contain the “ra” sound
- •Copy/pasting names or places spelled in Odia into documents or forms
- •Creating multilingual webpages that include Odia text
- •Using Odia characters in subtitles, captions, or text labels
- •Font testing and character rendering checks for the Oriya block
Examples
ର (Oriya Letter Ra) — Free Copy & Unicode Info
- ରରାଜା
- ରରବି
- ରଭାର
- ରଧରା
- ରସୁର
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0B30 | |
| HTML Entity | ର | |
| HTML Code | ର | |
| CSS | \0B30 |
FAQ
What does the Oriya Letter Ra letter mean?
Oriya Letter Ra (ର) is a letter used in the Oriya (Odia) script to represent the sound “ra.” Like other characters in an abugida, its shape and behavior are part of the script’s broader system for building words and syllables. In practice, you’ll mainly use it when writing in Odia, copying existing Odia text, or entering names and words that require the exact Unicode character. For web and developer use, it’s important to copy the character directly or use the provided Unicode/escape forms to avoid substituting a visually similar character from another script.
What is the Unicode code point for ର (Oriya Letter Ra)?
The Unicode code point is U+0B30.
How can I type or copy Oriya Letter Ra (ର) in a web project?
Copy the character directly (ର) or use the escapes: HTML entity ର or CSS escape \\0B30 or JavaScript escape \\u{0B30}.
Is this character the same as Latin 'r'?
No. It is a different Unicode character from the Oriya (Odia) script, used in Odia text.
Where would I see this symbol used?
You’ll find it in Odia writing where the “ra” sound is represented by this letter.