Devanagari Danda Letter
The Devanagari Danda (।) is a full stop punctuation mark used to end Devanagari-script sentences.
U+0964
Devanagari Danda (।) is the “full stop” punctuation used in many Devanagari-script texts. It marks the end of a sentence and helps keep writing readable and properly structured. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it in software and documents.
Devanagari Danda Letter Meaning
Devanagari Danda (।) is a punctuation mark with the Unicode code point U+0964 (HTML entity ।). In Devanagari-based writing systems, it functions as a full stop—typically placed at the end of sentences. It helps separate complete statements and improves clarity in plain text, typed content, and publishing workflows. It should be used where a sentence-final period is expected in Devanagari writing. When formatting or normalizing text, keep the exact character (।) rather than substituting a Latin period (.) if the surrounding text is in Devanagari script.
Common uses
- •Ending sentences in Hindi and other Devanagari-script writing
- •Punctuation in blogs, notes, and social media posts written in Devanagari
- •Preparing text for publishing and typesetting workflows
- •Programming and templating where correct script-specific punctuation is required
- •Writing or formatting educational or documentation content in Devanagari
Examples
। Devanagari Danda (U+0964)
- ।आज मौसम अच्छा है।
- ।कृपया निर्देश ध्यान से पढ़ें।
- ।यह एक उदाहरण वाक्य है।
- ।हम कल फिर मिलेंगे।
- ।धन्यवाद।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0964 | |
| HTML Entity | । | |
| HTML Code | । | |
| CSS | \0964 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Danda letter mean?
Devanagari Danda (।) is a punctuation mark with the Unicode code point U+0964 (HTML entity ।). In Devanagari-based writing systems, it functions as a full stop—typically placed at the end of sentences. It helps separate complete statements and improves clarity in plain text, typed content, and publishing workflows. It should be used where a sentence-final period is expected in Devanagari writing. When formatting or normalizing text, keep the exact character (।) rather than substituting a Latin period (.) if the surrounding text is in Devanagari script.
What character is “।” in Unicode?
It is Devanagari Danda with Unicode code point U+0964.
How do I copy it correctly for websites?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity । in your markup.
Is it the same as a normal period (.)?
It’s similar in purpose (sentence ending), but it’s a different character. For Devanagari text, use the Devanagari Danda (।) rather than substituting a Latin period (.).
How do I use it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS: \\0964. JavaScript: \\u{0964}.