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 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2329 | |
| Decimal | 2329 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Nga Letter (ङ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2329 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0919 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0919. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0919, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ङ 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 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.