Devanagari Digit Five Letter
“५” is the Devanagari numeral for the value five (Unicode U+096B).
U+096B
“५” is a Unicode Devanagari digit used to write the number five in Devanagari script. It’s commonly needed for Hindi and related languages, as well as for localized displays. This page helps you copy the character and use it in code.
Devanagari Digit Five Letter Meaning
“५” is the Devanagari digit representing the number five. It belongs to the Devanagari (Hindi) writing system and is encoded as Unicode U+096B. Unlike Latin “5”, it’s a distinct character with its own code point, so fonts and rendering matter when you copy it into documents or apps. You may see it in everyday text that uses Devanagari numerals, including page or item numbering, timestamps, prices, or counts written in local script. For developers, using the correct Unicode character ensures consistent display across platforms and avoids accidental substitution with the Latin digit.
Common uses
- •Writing numbers in Devanagari script (e.g., five items, fifth entry, count displays)
- •Localized UI text for Hindi/Devanagari-based interfaces and forms
- •Page, chapter, or section numbering in Devanagari documents
- •Titles, captions, and social posts that display numerals in local script
- •Data entry or labeling where Devanagari digits are required for consistency
Examples
५ — Devanagari Digit Five (U+096B)
- ५कक्षा ५
- ५दिन ५
- ५मुझे ५ किताबें हैं।
- ५भाग ५: निष्कर्ष
- ५५ सितम्बर
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+096B | |
| HTML Entity | ५ | |
| HTML Code | ५ | |
| CSS | \096B |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Digit Five letter mean?
“५” is the Devanagari digit representing the number five. It belongs to the Devanagari (Hindi) writing system and is encoded as Unicode U+096B. Unlike Latin “5”, it’s a distinct character with its own code point, so fonts and rendering matter when you copy it into documents or apps. You may see it in everyday text that uses Devanagari numerals, including page or item numbering, timestamps, prices, or counts written in local script. For developers, using the correct Unicode character ensures consistent display across platforms and avoids accidental substitution with the Latin digit.
What is the Unicode code point for “५”?
“५” is DEVANAGARI DIGIT FIVE with Unicode code point U+096B.
How do I copy “५” in HTML?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ५.
How can I include “५” in JavaScript?
Use a Unicode escape: \\u{096B}.
Is “५” the same as the Latin number 5?
Visually they both represent five, but they are different Unicode characters, so they are not identical and may require correct font/rendering support.