Devanagari Letter Candra A Letter
ॲ is the Devanagari letter Candra A (U+0972) used to represent a specific vowel sound in Devanagari writing.
U+0972
ॲ is a Devanagari character commonly referred to as the Candra A. It is encoded as U+0972, making it easy to copy across apps and websites. Below you’ll find practical uses, code points, and copy-friendly variants.
Devanagari Letter Candra A Letter Meaning
ॲ is the Devanagari letter “Candra A,” identified by the Unicode code point U+0972. In Devanagari-based writing, it represents a vowel sound associated with “candra” (moon-like) marks used with the letter A concept. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be typed, searched, and styled consistently in modern text systems. Designers and developers often need it when preparing typography, subtitles, transcriptions, or forms that include specific Devanagari characters. For reliable rendering, use the exact character “ॲ” rather than approximations.
Common uses
- •Typing or copying Devanagari text that requires the exact character ॲ
- •Creating subtitles, captions, and transcripts in Hindi-related content
- •Programming UI text where the precise Unicode character U+0972 must appear
- •Designing posters, flyers, or forms that include Devanagari vowel forms
- •Linguistic notes or romanization/annotation workflows that preserve characters
Examples
ॲ — Devanagari Letter Candra A
- ॲॲ is a Unicode character: U+0972.
- ॲPlease copy: ॲ
- ॲType ॲ in the input box to test rendering.
- ॲThe text includes ॲ among other Devanagari letters.
- ॲUse the correct code point for ॲ.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0972 | |
| HTML Entity | ॲ | |
| HTML Code | ॲ | |
| CSS | \0972 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2418 | |
| Decimal | 2418 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Candra A Letter (ॲ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2418 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0972 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0972. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0972, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ॲ 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 Letter Candra A letter mean?
ॲ is the Devanagari letter “Candra A,” identified by the Unicode code point U+0972. In Devanagari-based writing, it represents a vowel sound associated with “candra” (moon-like) marks used with the letter A concept. Because it’s a distinct Unicode character, it can be typed, searched, and styled consistently in modern text systems. Designers and developers often need it when preparing typography, subtitles, transcriptions, or forms that include specific Devanagari characters. For reliable rendering, use the exact character “ॲ” rather than approximations.
What is the Unicode code point for ॲ?
ॲ is Unicode U+0972, with HTML entity ॲ.
How can I copy ॲ into my website or app?
Copy the character “ॲ” directly, or insert it using its Unicode/HTML forms such as ॲ.
Will ॲ display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly when the user’s system has a Devanagari-capable font. If not, it may fall back to a missing-glyph box.
Is ॲ the same as the regular Devanagari letter A?
No. ॲ is specifically the Devanagari Letter Candra A (U+0972) and is a distinct character from other Devanagari A forms.