Devanagari Digit Three Letter
“३” is the Devanagari digit representing the number three, Unicode U+0969.
U+0969
“३” is a Devanagari numeral used to write the digit three in many Indic writing systems. It has a dedicated Unicode code point, making it reliable for digital text. You can copy it directly or use the provided escape sequences in code.
Devanagari Digit Three Letter Meaning
The symbol “३” is the Devanagari digit three (Unicode name: DEVANAGARI DIGIT THREE, code point U+0969). It corresponds to the number “3” but is written in the Devanagari numeral script. In plain text, it is typically used wherever Devanagari numerals are expected, such as documents, subtitles, forms, and localized content for languages that use Devanagari script. In computing, using the correct character is important for search, rendering, and consistency—especially when mixing Latin digits with Devanagari digits.
Common uses
- •Typing Devanagari numbers in Hindi and other Devanagari-script content
- •Displaying localized dates, counts, and quantities for Devanagari readers
- •Marking list items or steps using Devanagari numerals in documents
- •Creating UI labels and form fields that must match Devanagari numeral formatting
- •Preparing text for captions, signage, or educational materials in Devanagari
Examples
३ (Devanagari Digit Three)
- ३वर्ष ३ में नया नियम लागू हुआ।
- ३कुल ३ आइटम बाकी हैं।
- ३चरण ३: सेटिंग्स अपडेट करें।
- ३तारीख: ३/०८/२०२६
- ३रोल नंबर ३ दर्ज करें।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0969 | |
| HTML Entity | ३ | |
| HTML Code | ३ | |
| CSS | \0969 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2409 | |
| Decimal | 2409 |
How to type Devanagari Digit Three Letter (३)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2409 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0969 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0969. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0969, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ३ 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 Three letter mean?
The symbol “३” is the Devanagari digit three (Unicode name: DEVANAGARI DIGIT THREE, code point U+0969). It corresponds to the number “3” but is written in the Devanagari numeral script. In plain text, it is typically used wherever Devanagari numerals are expected, such as documents, subtitles, forms, and localized content for languages that use Devanagari script. In computing, using the correct character is important for search, rendering, and consistency—especially when mixing Latin digits with Devanagari digits.
What Unicode character is “३”?
“३” is the Devanagari digit three with Unicode code point U+0969 (DEVANAGARI DIGIT THREE).
How can I copy “३” into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page. You can also paste the HTML entity (३) or the escapes in code.
What is the HTML entity and escape sequence for “३”?
HTML entity: ३. CSS escape: \\0969. JavaScript escape: \\u{0969}.
Is “३” the same as the Latin digit “3”?
They represent the same number, but they are different characters (Devanagari “३” vs Latin “3”), so they may behave differently in fonts, search, or validation.