Telugu Vowel Sign U Letter
Telugu Vowel Sign U (ు) is a vowel marker used in Telugu writing to represent the /u/ sound with a consonant.
U+0C41
The character “ు” is the Telugu vowel sign U. It’s a dependent vowel sign, meaning it combines with a base consonant to produce the intended syllable. Use the copy options below to paste it into your documents or code.
Telugu Vowel Sign U Letter Meaning
Telugu Vowel Sign U (unicode name: TELUGU VOWEL SIGN U, code point U+0C41) is a vowel sign that modifies a preceding Telugu consonant. In standard Telugu orthography, vowel signs are attached to consonants to form syllables, so the visual appearance and pronunciation depend on what character it is combined with. Practically, “ు” is used whenever the /u/ vowel sound is required in a Telugu syllable written with vowel-sign notation, rather than as an independent letter. If you’re building text or fonts, remember it’s a combining/mark-like character that typically follows a base consonant in the Unicode sequence.
Common uses
- •Typing Telugu syllables that require the /u/ vowel sound
- •Pasting or composing Telugu text in editors that support Unicode
- •Creating search terms or UI labels that must match exact Telugu rendering
- •Digital typography and font testing for Telugu vowel positioning
- •Programming and localization, using the correct Unicode character U+0C41
Examples
ు (Telugu Vowel Sign U) Symbol Info
- ుక + ు → కు
- ున + ు → నుకు
- ుజ + ు → జుకు
- ుమ + ు → ముకు
- ుబ + ు → బుకు
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0C41 | |
| HTML Entity | ు | |
| HTML Code | ు | |
| CSS | \0C41 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 3137 | |
| Decimal | 3137 |
How to type Telugu Vowel Sign U Letter (ు)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 3137 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0C41 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0C41. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0c41, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ు 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 Vowel Sign U letter mean?
Telugu Vowel Sign U (unicode name: TELUGU VOWEL SIGN U, code point U+0C41) is a vowel sign that modifies a preceding Telugu consonant. In standard Telugu orthography, vowel signs are attached to consonants to form syllables, so the visual appearance and pronunciation depend on what character it is combined with. Practically, “ు” is used whenever the /u/ vowel sound is required in a Telugu syllable written with vowel-sign notation, rather than as an independent letter. If you’re building text or fonts, remember it’s a combining/mark-like character that typically follows a base consonant in the Unicode sequence.
Is “ు” a standalone Telugu letter?
No. It is a vowel sign (a dependent mark) that typically combines with a base consonant to form a syllable.
What is the Unicode code point for “ు”?
Its Unicode code point is U+0C41, and its HTML entity is ు.
How can I copy “ు” for use in code?
You can use the escapes: CSS \\0C41 or JavaScript \\u{0C41}, or paste the character directly.
Why doesn’t “ు” render correctly on its own?
Because it’s a vowel sign that usually needs a preceding Telugu consonant for the correct syllable formation and visual placement.