Devanagari Letter Jha Letter
“झ” is the Devanagari letter jha used in Hindi and other Devanagari-script languages.
U+091D
“झ” (Devanagari Letter Jha) is written with the Devanagari script’s characteristic headline and letter body. It has the Unicode code point U+091D, making it easy to copy across apps and platforms.
Devanagari Letter Jha Letter Meaning
“झ” is the Devanagari letter named Jha (DEVANAGARI LETTER JHA). It is one of the consonant letters used to form words in languages that use the Devanagari script, including Hindi. In pronunciation-focused contexts, it represents the “jha” sound in many word spellings. As a standalone character, “झ” is primarily used as part of written text rather than as a symbol with a separate non-linguistic meaning. Designers and developers typically need it for accurate rendering, correct typography, and text content that includes Devanagari characters.
Common uses
- •Typing and publishing Hindi/Devanagari text that includes the letter झ
- •Designing UI labels, buttons, or typography samples for Devanagari language support
- •Creating subtitles, captions, or transcripts that must match the original spelling
- •Building content for websites or documents that require Unicode-correct Devanagari rendering
- •Developing fonts, icons, or layout tests to verify correct glyph display for झ
Examples
झ — Devanagari Letter Jha (U+091D)
- झझरना
- झझंडा
- झझील
- झजल्दी झाओ
- झमैंने झ नहीं लिखा
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+091D | |
| HTML Entity | झ | |
| HTML Code | झ | |
| CSS | \091D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2333 | |
| Decimal | 2333 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Jha Letter (झ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2333 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 091D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 091D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 091d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy झ 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 Jha letter mean?
“झ” is the Devanagari letter named Jha (DEVANAGARI LETTER JHA). It is one of the consonant letters used to form words in languages that use the Devanagari script, including Hindi. In pronunciation-focused contexts, it represents the “jha” sound in many word spellings. As a standalone character, “झ” is primarily used as part of written text rather than as a symbol with a separate non-linguistic meaning. Designers and developers typically need it for accurate rendering, correct typography, and text content that includes Devanagari characters.
What is the Unicode code point for “झ”?
“झ” corresponds to Unicode code point U+091D.
How do I copy “झ” into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity provided: झ (HTML entity: झ).
What is the CSS escape for this character?
The CSS escape is \\091D.
What is the JavaScript escape form?
The JavaScript escape is \\u{091D}.