Devanagari Letter Aa Letter
आ is the Devanagari letter AA (U+0906), used to write the long vowel sound “aa” in many Indian languages.
U+0906
The symbol “आ” is a standalone Devanagari letter. It represents the long “aa” vowel sound in languages written with Devanagari script. Use the Unicode information below to copy it reliably across apps and code.
Devanagari Letter Aa Letter Meaning
आ (Devanagari Letter AA, Unicode U+0906) is a vowel letter in Devanagari script. It is commonly used to represent the long “aa” sound at the start of words and within syllables, depending on the spelling conventions of each language. In Hindi and related Devanagari-based languages, this character can appear as an independent letter or as part of written syllables. When you need accurate text rendering—such as for names, transliterations, subtitles, or UI labels—copying the correct Unicode character is more reliable than using fonts or visually similar symbols.
Common uses
- •Writing Hindi and other Devanagari-script words that contain the long “aa” vowel
- •Transliterations and linguistics notes where “aa” must be shown as a proper character
- •Subtitles, captions, and UI text in Devanagari languages
- •Typing or entering personal names and place names that include “आ”
- •Designing posters, forms, or educational materials using Devanagari typography
Examples
आ (Devanagari Letter AA) — Copy & Unicode Info
- आआम
- आआँख
- आआकाश
- आआवाज़
- आनमस्ते, आ गए!
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0906 | |
| HTML Entity | आ | |
| HTML Code | आ | |
| CSS | \0906 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Letter Aa letter mean?
आ (Devanagari Letter AA, Unicode U+0906) is a vowel letter in Devanagari script. It is commonly used to represent the long “aa” sound at the start of words and within syllables, depending on the spelling conventions of each language. In Hindi and related Devanagari-based languages, this character can appear as an independent letter or as part of written syllables. When you need accurate text rendering—such as for names, transliterations, subtitles, or UI labels—copying the correct Unicode character is more reliable than using fonts or visually similar symbols.
What Unicode character is “आ”?
“आ” is DEVANAGARI LETTER AA with Unicode code point U+0906.
How can I copy “आ” into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity आ for the character.
How do I type “आ” in CSS?
Use the CSS escape \\0906.
How do I include “आ” in JavaScript strings?
Use \\u{0906} (JavaScript Unicode escape for U+0906).