Devanagari Digit Eight Letter
८ is the Devanagari digit for the number eight, used in Hindi and related scripts.
U+096E
The symbol ८ represents the digit eight in the Devanagari script. It has a specific Unicode code point, making it easy to use correctly across modern devices and web pages. Below you’ll find copy/paste help, examples, and technical escape options.
Devanagari Digit Eight Letter Meaning
Devanagari Digit Eight (८) is the numeral used to write the number 8 in Devanagari-based writing systems such as Hindi. Like other digits in the same script, it is distinct from the Latin digit “8”, so it may look different and will be encoded differently in Unicode. In practice, you’ll use ८ when you want text to match Devanagari formatting or when working with Hindi content, multilingual typography, or localized user interfaces.
Common uses
- •Writing numbers in Devanagari text (e.g., dates, quantities, and counts)
- •Localized UI labels and form placeholders for Hindi or Devanagari content
- •Formatting phone numbers, IDs, or references that should follow Devanagari numerals
- •Designing posters, flyers, or social media text in Devanagari script
- •Creating or validating Devanagari text in editors, CMS content, and templates
Examples
८ — Devanagari Digit Eight
- ८८ ८ ८
- ८दिनांक: ८/०४/२०२६
- ८कुल: ८ आइटम
- ८आवृत्ति: ८ बार
- ८रैंक: ८
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+096E | |
| HTML Entity | ८ | |
| HTML Code | ८ | |
| CSS | \096E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2414 | |
| Decimal | 2414 |
How to type Devanagari Digit Eight Letter (८)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2414 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 096E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 096E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 096e, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ८ 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 Devanagari Digit Eight letter mean?
Devanagari Digit Eight (८) is the numeral used to write the number 8 in Devanagari-based writing systems such as Hindi. Like other digits in the same script, it is distinct from the Latin digit “8”, so it may look different and will be encoded differently in Unicode. In practice, you’ll use ८ when you want text to match Devanagari formatting or when working with Hindi content, multilingual typography, or localized user interfaces.
Is ८ the same as the Latin digit “8”?
No. ८ is the Devanagari digit eight (Unicode U+096E). The Latin “8” is a different character and different Unicode code point.
How can I copy ८ reliably?
Use the symbol shown on this page (८). For technical workflows, you can also paste the Unicode value U+096E or use the provided HTML entity/code escapes.
What is the Unicode code point for ८?
The Unicode code point for Devanagari Digit Eight is U+096E.
How do I include ८ in HTML or CSS?
In HTML you can use the entity ८. In CSS you can use the escape \\096E (as provided).