Devanagari Digit Two Letter
The Devanagari digit two (२), Unicode U+0968, used in Devanagari numeral writing.
U+0968
“२” is the Devanagari numeral for the number two. It belongs to the Devanagari (Hindi) block in Unicode. Use the provided escapes to copy it reliably across platforms.
Devanagari Digit Two Letter Meaning
“२” (Devanagari Digit Two) is the written form of the number 2 in Devanagari script. It may appear in everyday contexts where Devanagari numerals are used, such as dates, counts, and numbering within Hindi and other Devanagari-script writing. In most cases, its role is numeric rather than symbolic. For accurate digital use, treat it as a specific Unicode character with code point U+0968 (not the Latin digit “2”). The character can be copied directly or inserted using HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape formats.
Common uses
- •Writing counts and quantities in Devanagari text
- •Formatting dates and time-related numbers in Devanagari locales
- •Numbering items in lists or documents that use Devanagari numerals
- •Displaying quiz scores, ranks, or step numbers in Hindi content
- •Programming UI labels where Devanagari digits are required
Examples
२ — Devanagari Digit Two (U+0968)
- २मुझे २ सेब चाहिए।
- २कक्षा २ में प्रवेश लें।
- २आज की तारीख: २/८/२०२६
- २भाग २: निष्कर्ष
- २चरण २ पर जाएँ।
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0968 | |
| HTML Entity | २ | |
| HTML Code | २ | |
| CSS | \0968 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2408 | |
| Decimal | 2408 |
How to type Devanagari Digit Two Letter (२)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2408 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0968 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0968. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0968, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy २ 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 Two letter mean?
“२” (Devanagari Digit Two) is the written form of the number 2 in Devanagari script. It may appear in everyday contexts where Devanagari numerals are used, such as dates, counts, and numbering within Hindi and other Devanagari-script writing. In most cases, its role is numeric rather than symbolic. For accurate digital use, treat it as a specific Unicode character with code point U+0968 (not the Latin digit “2”). The character can be copied directly or inserted using HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape formats.
What Unicode character is “२”?
“२” is the Devanagari Digit Two with Unicode code point U+0968.
How do I copy “२” reliably in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity २.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for “२”?
CSS escape: \0968. JavaScript escape: \u{0968}.
Is “२” the same as the Latin digit “2”?
No. “२” is a different Unicode character (Devanagari Digit Two). The Latin digit “2” is U+0032.