Devanagari Digit Zero Letter
The Devanagari Digit Zero (०) is the zero character used in Devanagari writing systems.
U+0966
० is the Devanagari numeral for zero. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Devanagari Digit Zero Letter Meaning
० (Devanagari Digit Zero) is the Unicode character for the number 0 written in the Devanagari digit set. It is distinct from the ASCII '0' and from other scripts’ zero characters, so using the correct code point helps keep numbers consistent in Devanagari text. The symbol is typically used when writing Hindi/Devanagari numerals in plain text, UI strings, forms, and typographic layouts where digits must match the surrounding script. When converting or mixing scripts, choose the digit set intentionally to avoid visually similar but different characters.
Common uses
- •Entering Devanagari numerals in text fields, forms, and reports
- •Displaying zero values in Hindi/Devanagari-language user interfaces
- •Tagging or labeling items using Devanagari numbering (e.g., item ०)
- •Publishing Devanagari content online where digits must match the script
- •Programming templates that must output the correct Devanagari digit character
Examples
० — Devanagari Digit Zero (U+0966)
- ०मात्रा: ०
- ०उदाहरण: ०, १, २
- ०कक्षा संख्या: ०
- ०स्कोर: ०/१०
- ०वर्ष: २००० में ०
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0966 | |
| HTML Entity | ० | |
| HTML Code | ० | |
| CSS | \0966 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Digit Zero letter mean?
० (Devanagari Digit Zero) is the Unicode character for the number 0 written in the Devanagari digit set. It is distinct from the ASCII '0' and from other scripts’ zero characters, so using the correct code point helps keep numbers consistent in Devanagari text. The symbol is typically used when writing Hindi/Devanagari numerals in plain text, UI strings, forms, and typographic layouts where digits must match the surrounding script. When converting or mixing scripts, choose the digit set intentionally to avoid visually similar but different characters.
Is ० the same as the regular '0' (ASCII)?
No. ० is Devanagari Digit Zero (U+0966), while '0' is ASCII/Latin digit zero. They look similar but are different characters.
How can I copy ० safely into HTML?
You can paste ० directly, or use the HTML entity ० to ensure the exact character is rendered.
What are the Unicode escapes for ०?
CSS escape: \\0966. JavaScript escape: \\u{0966}. Unicode code point: U+0966.
When should I use ० instead of Latin digits?
Use ० when you are writing Devanagari-script text and want the number formatting to match the surrounding Devanagari digits.