Devanagari Letter Ii Letter
ई is the Devanagari letter II used in the Devanagari script for the long “ī” vowel sound.
U+0908
ई is a vowel letter in the Devanagari (Hindi) script. It has the Unicode code point U+0908, which makes it easy to copy correctly across platforms. Below you’ll find ready-to-use encodings and examples.
Devanagari Letter Ii Letter Meaning
ई is the Devanagari letter known in Unicode as DEVANAGARI LETTER II (U+0908). In everyday writing, it represents the long “ī” vowel sound (often transliterated as “ii” or “ī”) in Devanagari words. Because this is a standard script character, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it contributes a vowel value used in spelling and pronunciation. If you’re building text, forms, or content systems, the most important “meaning” is its correct Unicode identity so it renders properly anywhere that supports Devanagari.
Common uses
- •Writing Hindi and other Devanagari-script words containing the long “ī” vowel
- •Form inputs and labels that must preserve exact Unicode characters
- •Typography and layout testing for Devanagari vowel rendering
- •Content creation for names, titles, or words that include “ई”
- •Programming, localization, and UI text where Unicode accuracy matters
Examples
ई (Devanagari Letter II) – Copy & Unicode Info
- ईमहीना और जीना
- ईसीता
- ईनील
- ईकीर्ति
- ईवीर
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0908 | |
| HTML Entity | ई | |
| HTML Code | ई | |
| CSS | \0908 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2312 | |
| Decimal | 2312 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Ii Letter (ई)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2312 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0908 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0908. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0908, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ई 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 Ii letter mean?
ई is the Devanagari letter known in Unicode as DEVANAGARI LETTER II (U+0908). In everyday writing, it represents the long “ī” vowel sound (often transliterated as “ii” or “ī”) in Devanagari words. Because this is a standard script character, its meaning is primarily linguistic: it contributes a vowel value used in spelling and pronunciation. If you’re building text, forms, or content systems, the most important “meaning” is its correct Unicode identity so it renders properly anywhere that supports Devanagari.
What is the Unicode code point for ई?
The Unicode code point for ई is U+0908.
How can I copy ई reliably in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ई for ई.
What is the CSS escape for ई?
You can use \0908 in CSS to represent ई.
What JavaScript escape represents ई?
In JavaScript, you can use \u{0908} to represent ई.