Telugu Letter Sha Letter
“శ” is the Telugu letter SHA (U+0C36), used as a basic character in Telugu writing.
U+0C36
“శ” is a Telugu-script character called Telugu Letter SHA. It has the Unicode code point U+0C36 and can be copied directly or inserted using standard escapes.
Telugu Letter Sha Letter Meaning
“శ” (Telugu Letter SHA) is a consonant letter in the Telugu writing system. In Telugu text, it functions as a sound-sign/letter component used to form words and syllables according to Telugu spelling and pronunciation. Like other script letters, its exact sound value can depend on how it appears within syllables and adjacent characters in Telugu orthography. If you’re working with Telugu content—such as titles, names, subtitles, or UI text—this character is the correct one to include when you need the specific Telugu SHA letter (not a visually similar Latin character).
Common uses
- •Typing or entering Telugu text where the consonant sound SHA is required
- •Designing UI/website content that displays Telugu names or labels correctly
- •Preparing subtitles, captions, and transcripts in Telugu
- •Using the correct character in digital typography and font testing
- •Generating or validating Telugu strings in software using Unicode
Examples
శ — Telugu Letter SHA (U+0C36)
- శశుభం
- శశ్రీ
- శరాశి
- శశక్తి
- శభారత్లో శాంతి
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C36 | |
| HTML Entity | శ | |
| HTML Code | శ | |
| CSS | \0C36 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3126 | |
| Decimal | 3126 |
How to type Telugu Letter Sha Letter (శ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3126 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C36 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C36. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c36, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy శ 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 Telugu Letter Sha letter mean?
“శ” (Telugu Letter SHA) is a consonant letter in the Telugu writing system. In Telugu text, it functions as a sound-sign/letter component used to form words and syllables according to Telugu spelling and pronunciation. Like other script letters, its exact sound value can depend on how it appears within syllables and adjacent characters in Telugu orthography. If you’re working with Telugu content—such as titles, names, subtitles, or UI text—this character is the correct one to include when you need the specific Telugu SHA letter (not a visually similar Latin character).
What Unicode character is “శ”?
“శ” is the Unicode character TELUGU LETTER SHA with code point U+0C36.
How can I copy “శ” into my work?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For code, use HTML entity శ or Unicode escapes like \0C36 (CSS) and \u{0C36} (JavaScript).
Is “శ” the same as any Latin letter?
No. “శ” is a Telugu-script letter. Visually similar Latin characters are different Unicode characters and will not represent the same Telugu letter.
Where is “శ” commonly used?
It appears in Telugu words and names, in subtitles/captions, and in any application that needs correct Telugu script rendering.