Telugu Letter Ga Letter
The Telugu letter GA (గ) is a Unicode character used to write the GA sound in Telugu script.
U+0C17
“గ” is the Telugu letter GA, represented by the Unicode code point U+0C17. You can copy it directly, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes when building web pages. This page helps you reuse the character accurately in text, design, and code.
Telugu Letter Ga Letter Meaning
“గ” is a letter in the Telugu writing system, known as “Telugu Letter GA” (unicode name). In practice, it represents the GA sound as part of Telugu words and grammar. Like other script letters, its usage depends on the word it appears in, and it may combine with other marks in Telugu text rendering. When you need the exact character, using Unicode U+0C17 (and the matching escapes) ensures you get the correct glyph rather than a similar-looking Latin or placeholder character. This is especially important for typography, localization, subtitles, and searchable text.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing Telugu text that includes the GA sound
- •Localizing UI labels, forms, or error messages into Telugu
- •Using the character in subtitles, captions, and transcript overlays
- •Typography work where precise Unicode character placement matters
- •Developer use in templates, HTML content, and JavaScript strings
Examples
గ (Telugu Letter GA) – Copy & Unicode Info
- గగాలి
- గగానం
- గగడువు
- గగురువు
- గగోప్యంగా
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C17 | |
| HTML Entity | గ | |
| HTML Code | గ | |
| CSS | \0C17 |
FAQ
What does the Telugu Letter Ga letter mean?
“గ” is a letter in the Telugu writing system, known as “Telugu Letter GA” (unicode name). In practice, it represents the GA sound as part of Telugu words and grammar. Like other script letters, its usage depends on the word it appears in, and it may combine with other marks in Telugu text rendering. When you need the exact character, using Unicode U+0C17 (and the matching escapes) ensures you get the correct glyph rather than a similar-looking Latin or placeholder character. This is especially important for typography, localization, subtitles, and searchable text.
What is the Unicode code point for “గ”?
The Unicode code point for “గ” is U+0C17.
How do I write this character in HTML?
Use the HTML entity గ for the character “గ”.
What escapes can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\0C17. JavaScript escape: \\u{0C17}.
Is “గ” the same as a Latin letter or a similar-looking symbol?
No. “గ” is a Telugu script character (Telugu Letter GA) and has a specific Unicode code point (U+0C17). Using the exact character prevents substitution issues.