Bengali Letter Vocalic R Letter
ঋ is the Bengali letter vocalic R (U+098B), used in written Bengali for specific sounds.
U+098B
The symbol ঋ is a Bengali letter with its own Unicode identity. It can be copied directly or inserted using its Unicode code point (U+098B) in modern software. Below you’ll find practical ways to use and encode it.
Bengali Letter Vocalic R Letter Meaning
ঋ (Bengali Letter Vocalic R) is a standalone Bengali character used to represent a particular vowel sound in written Bengali. In practice, it appears in words where Bengali phonetics require this distinct vocalic-R vowel quality. Because it is part of the Bengali writing system, it’s most commonly encountered in Bengali text rather than mixed-language contexts. When building web pages, fonts, or documents, using the correct Unicode code point U+098B helps ensure the character renders properly and is searchable and consistent across devices.
Common uses
- •Typing or proofreading Bengali text that includes the vocalic-R vowel
- •Publishing Bengali names, words, or titles in documents and PDFs
- •Designing Bengali typography samples, posters, or UI text
- •Developing localization content where exact Unicode characters matter
- •Creating educational or language-learning materials for Bengali script
Examples
ঋ Bengali Letter Vocalic R
- ঋঋষি
- ঋঋতু
- ঋঋণ
- ঋকৃষ্ণ ঋতু
- ঋঅন্তর ঋদ্ধি
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+098B | |
| HTML Entity | ঋ | |
| HTML Code | ঋ | |
| CSS | \098B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2443 | |
| Decimal | 2443 |
How to type Bengali Letter Vocalic R Letter (ঋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2443 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 098B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 098B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 098b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ঋ 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 Bengali Letter Vocalic R letter mean?
ঋ (Bengali Letter Vocalic R) is a standalone Bengali character used to represent a particular vowel sound in written Bengali. In practice, it appears in words where Bengali phonetics require this distinct vocalic-R vowel quality. Because it is part of the Bengali writing system, it’s most commonly encountered in Bengali text rather than mixed-language contexts. When building web pages, fonts, or documents, using the correct Unicode code point U+098B helps ensure the character renders properly and is searchable and consistent across devices.
What is the Unicode code point for ঋ?
The Unicode code point for ঋ is U+098B.
How can I copy ঋ into a website or app?
Copy the character directly (ঋ) or use the Unicode escape codes: CSS \\098B or JavaScript \\u{098B}.
What is the HTML entity for ঋ?
The HTML entity provided for ঋ is ঋ.
What category does ঋ belong to?
ঋ belongs to the Bengali category.