Telugu Letter U Letter
ఉ is the Telugu letter U, represented in Unicode as U+0C09.
U+0C09
ఉ is a Telugu script character used as a standalone letter form. It appears in many words when writing Telugu text with standard Unicode fonts.
Telugu Letter U Letter Meaning
ఉ (TELUGU LETTER U, U+0C09) is a Telugu letter representing the vowel sound “u” in Telugu script. In written Telugu, this letter can occur as a syllabic starting element in words and also appears within longer syllable sequences depending on the word’s spelling. When you need to type or place this character accurately (for example in documents, web pages, or UI labels), using the correct Unicode code point ensures consistent rendering across platforms. It is specifically the independent letter “U” in the Telugu block, not a Latin “u” and not a different vowel form.
Common uses
- •Typing Telugu vowels correctly in messages and notes
- •Label text in Telugu language interfaces and mobile apps
- •Correct Unicode input for forms, usernames, or IDs in Telugu
- •Use in typography/layout work for Telugu documents
- •Adding Telugu text to websites using copy/paste
Examples
ఉ Telugu Letter U (U+0C09)
- ఉఉద్యోగం
- ఉఉదయం
- ఉఉప్పు
- ఉఉల్లి
- ఉఉత్సాహం
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C09 | |
| HTML Entity | ఉ | |
| HTML Code | ఉ | |
| CSS | \0C09 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3081 | |
| Decimal | 3081 |
How to type Telugu Letter U Letter (ఉ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3081 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C09 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C09. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c09, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ఉ 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 U letter mean?
ఉ (TELUGU LETTER U, U+0C09) is a Telugu letter representing the vowel sound “u” in Telugu script. In written Telugu, this letter can occur as a syllabic starting element in words and also appears within longer syllable sequences depending on the word’s spelling. When you need to type or place this character accurately (for example in documents, web pages, or UI labels), using the correct Unicode code point ensures consistent rendering across platforms. It is specifically the independent letter “U” in the Telugu block, not a Latin “u” and not a different vowel form.
What is the Unicode code point for ఉ?
The Unicode code point for ఉ is U+0C09 (TELUGU LETTER U).
How do I copy ఉ reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ఉ or paste the character directly: ఉ.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ఉ?
CSS escape: \\0C09. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{0C09}.
Is ఉ the same as the Latin letter u?
No. ఉ is a Telugu script character (TELUGU LETTER U) and is different from the Latin letter u.