Devanagari Letter La Letter
ल is the Devanagari letter La (U+0932), used in Hindi and other Devanagari-script languages.
U+0932
ल is a Devanagari character used to write sounds found in many Indo-Aryan languages. This page helps you copy it correctly and use it in text, web, and design projects.
Devanagari Letter La Letter Meaning
ल (U+0932) is the Devanagari letter La. In Devanagari writing, it represents a “la” sound and is used as a core letter in words across languages that use the Devanagari script, including Hindi. Depending on the word and surrounding letters, its pronunciation is determined by the language’s spelling rules rather than any single universal meaning. When composing text or designing layouts, the main practical goal is to place the correct character (ल) so the wordforms and rendering remain consistent.
Common uses
- •Typing and verifying Hindi text that contains the letter ल
- •Designing posters, signage, and typography samples using Devanagari
- •Building localized UI labels and help text in Devanagari-script apps
- •Creating educational materials and handwriting/letter practice sheets
- •Using the correct Unicode character in documents to avoid substitution
Examples
ल — Devanagari Letter La (U+0932)
- ललड़का
- ललिखना
- लकमल
- लफल
- लचलो
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0932 | |
| HTML Entity | ल | |
| HTML Code | ल | |
| CSS | \0932 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2354 | |
| Decimal | 2354 |
How to type Devanagari Letter La Letter (ल)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2354 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0932 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0932. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0932, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ल 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 La letter mean?
ल (U+0932) is the Devanagari letter La. In Devanagari writing, it represents a “la” sound and is used as a core letter in words across languages that use the Devanagari script, including Hindi. Depending on the word and surrounding letters, its pronunciation is determined by the language’s spelling rules rather than any single universal meaning. When composing text or designing layouts, the main practical goal is to place the correct character (ल) so the wordforms and rendering remain consistent.
What Unicode character is ल?
ल is Devanagari Letter La with Unicode code point U+0932.
How do I copy it for use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ल
What CSS escape can I use in stylesheets?
Use the CSS escape: \\0932
What JavaScript escape should I use for this character?
Use: \\u{0932}