Devanagari Letter Nga Letter
ङ is the Devanagari letter NGA used in Hindi and related languages written in Devanagari script.
U+0919
The symbol ङ is known as the Devanagari Letter NGA. It has the Unicode codepoint U+0919 and can be copied directly for Hindi-script text. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it across designs, writing, and code.
Devanagari Letter Nga Letter Meaning
Devanagari Letter NGA (ङ) represents the “nga” sound in Devanagari-script languages, commonly seen in Hindi and other languages that use the Devanagari alphabet. In writing, it functions as a consonant letter and appears in syllables where this nasal sound is appropriate. If you’re entering text in Hindi/Devanagari, you may need this character for correct spelling and readability. For developers and designers, its key identifiers are Unicode U+0919 and HTML entity ङ (2329). Using the provided escapes helps ensure the character displays consistently across platforms and fonts that support Devanagari.
Common uses
- •Typing or composing words in Hindi/Devanagari text where the “nga” sound appears
- •Correcting spelling in language learning materials using the exact letter ङ
- •Labeling or annotating content (e.g., subtitles, captions) in Devanagari-script media
- •Designing typography samples or character sheets for Devanagari fonts
- •Using Unicode-safe input in software that handles multilingual text
Examples
ङ | Devanagari Letter NGA (U+0919)
- ङमङ्गल
- ङअङ्गूठा
- ङङगना
- ङसङ्गीत
- ङखङ्ग
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0919 | |
| HTML Entity | ङ | |
| HTML Code | ङ | |
| CSS | \0919 |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Letter Nga letter mean?
Devanagari Letter NGA (ङ) represents the “nga” sound in Devanagari-script languages, commonly seen in Hindi and other languages that use the Devanagari alphabet. In writing, it functions as a consonant letter and appears in syllables where this nasal sound is appropriate. If you’re entering text in Hindi/Devanagari, you may need this character for correct spelling and readability. For developers and designers, its key identifiers are Unicode U+0919 and HTML entity ङ (2329). Using the provided escapes helps ensure the character displays consistently across platforms and fonts that support Devanagari.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ङ?
The Unicode codepoint is U+0919.
How do I copy the symbol ङ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or paste it using the provided HTML entity ङ / CSS escape \\0919 / JavaScript escape \\u{0919}.
Is ङ the same as the Latin letter N?
No. ङ is a Devanagari consonant letter representing the “nga” sound in Devanagari-script languages, not the Latin “N”.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
It should display correctly when the font supports Devanagari characters. Unicode-aware text systems are recommended for consistent rendering.