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Oriya Letter U Letter

ଉ (Oriya Letter U) is a Unicode character used in Odia script.

U+0B09

ଉ is the Oriya/Odia letter U represented by Unicode code point U+0B09. This page helps you copy it, find related characters, and use it safely in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Use the escapes if you need reliable rendering across systems.

Oriya Letter U Letter Meaning

ଉ is an Oriya (Odia) letter with the Unicode name “ORIYA LETTER U” and code point U+0B09. Like other letters in the Odia script, it represents the sound associated with “u” in the language’s orthography. You’ll most often see it as part of words written in Odia, including names, general text, and educational materials. When typing or generating text digitally, the key identifiers you may need are the HTML entity (ଉ) and the Unicode escapes (CSS: \\0B09, JavaScript: \\u{0B09}).

Common uses

  • •Typing Odia (Oriya) text in documents and chat
  • •Displaying or labeling names in Odia on websites
  • •Localizing UI strings for Odia-language experiences
  • •Adding letters to educational content about Odia script
  • •Generating Unicode text in code for Odia fonts

Examples

ଉ Oriya Letter U

  • ଉଉଦୟ
  • ଉଉତ୍କର୍ଷ
  • ଉବନ୍ଦେ ଉ
  • ଉଉଦାହରଣ
  • ଉକୁହୁଉ

Variations

Technical codes

UnicodeU+0B09
HTML Entityଉ
HTML Codeଉ
CSS\0B09
Alt CodeAlt + 2825
Decimal2825

How to type Oriya Letter U Letter (ଉ)

On Windows

Hold Alt and type 2825 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0B09 then press Alt + X.

On Mac

Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0B09. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.

On Linux

Press Control + Shift + U, type 0b09, then press Enter or Space.

Anywhere

Copy ଉ 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 U letter mean?

ଉ is an Oriya (Odia) letter with the Unicode name “ORIYA LETTER U” and code point U+0B09. Like other letters in the Odia script, it represents the sound associated with “u” in the language’s orthography. You’ll most often see it as part of words written in Odia, including names, general text, and educational materials. When typing or generating text digitally, the key identifiers you may need are the HTML entity (ଉ) and the Unicode escapes (CSS: \\0B09, JavaScript: \\u{0B09}).

What is the Unicode code point for ଉ?

The Unicode code point for ଉ is U+0B09.

How do I insert ଉ using an HTML entity?

Use the HTML entity ଉ.

What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ଉ?

CSS escape: \\0B09. JavaScript escape: \\u{0B09}.

Is ଉ part of the Odia (Oriya) writing system?

Yes. It is the character “ORIYA LETTER U” and is used in Oriya/Odia script.