Devanagari Letter Dda Letter
ड is the Devanagari letter DDA (Unicode U+0921) used in writing Hindi and other Devanagari-script languages.
U+0921
ड is a Devanagari character with the Unicode codepoint U+0921. It appears as a distinct consonant letter in Devanagari-based writing. Use the copy options below for quick, accurate typing.
Devanagari Letter Dda Letter Meaning
ड (Devanagari Letter DDA) is a consonant letter in scripts that use Devanagari (commonly including Hindi). In Devanagari, letters represent specific sounds and can combine with vowel signs and diacritics to form syllables. The character is distinct from similar-looking letters, so using the correct codepoint matters for readable text and for typography. In digital text processing, ड is primarily a character for rendering and encoding Devanagari spelling accurately, rather than a symbol with a single standalone “symbol meaning.”
Common uses
- •Typing Hindi words that include the consonant ड
- •Creating labels, UI text, or content in Devanagari script
- •Transliteration-related work that preserves the correct letter identity
- •Programming text and fonts that must support Devanagari characters
- •E-commerce or documentation fields requiring correct Hindi spellings
Examples
ड (Devanagari Letter DDA) Copy & Unicode Info
- डघर
- डडमरू
- डदंड
- डडाल
- डगड़गड़
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0921 | |
| HTML Entity | ड | |
| HTML Code | ड | |
| CSS | \0921 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2337 | |
| Decimal | 2337 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Dda Letter (ड)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2337 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0921 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0921. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0921, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ड 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 Dda letter mean?
ड (Devanagari Letter DDA) is a consonant letter in scripts that use Devanagari (commonly including Hindi). In Devanagari, letters represent specific sounds and can combine with vowel signs and diacritics to form syllables. The character is distinct from similar-looking letters, so using the correct codepoint matters for readable text and for typography. In digital text processing, ड is primarily a character for rendering and encoding Devanagari spelling accurately, rather than a symbol with a single standalone “symbol meaning.”
What is the Unicode for ड?
ड is Unicode U+0921 (DEVANAGARI LETTER DDA).
How can I copy ड in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ड.
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for ड?
CSS escape: \0921. JavaScript escape: \u{0921}.
Is ड different from other similar Devanagari letters?
Yes. In Devanagari, each letter maps to a distinct consonant sound; using the correct character/codepoint helps ensure accurate spelling and rendering.