Devanagari Letter Nya Letter
ञ is the Devanagari letter nya (U+091E), used in Hindi and related scripts.
U+091E
The character ञ is known in Unicode as DEVANAGARI LETTER NYA. It appears in Devanagari writing and is commonly copied for text, labels, and typography. Below you’ll find practical ways to use it across platforms and code.
Devanagari Letter Nya Letter Meaning
ञ (DEVANAGARI LETTER NYA, U+091E) is a Devanagari letter used in writing languages that employ the Devanagari script, including Hindi. In words, it represents the sound associated with “nya” (often similar to a palatal nasal). Like many Devanagari letters, it may combine with other script elements depending on the surrounding characters (such as vowel signs or conjunct forms in the language). For everyday use, it’s most important to treat ञ as a single, standalone letter when copying, rendering, or styling text in Unicode-aware applications.
Common uses
- •Copying correct Devanagari spelling for names, places, or brands that include “nya” sounds
- •Typography and font testing to confirm Devanagari glyph rendering for U+091E
- •Adding text to posters, captions, and social media posts in Hindi and related languages
- •Linguistic labeling or documentation where exact characters must be preserved
- •Developer use in Unicode strings, templates, or content systems that require stable rendering
Examples
ञ Devanagari Letter Nya (U+091E)
- ञरामञ
- ञध्यानञ
- ञकन्यञ
- ञञ
- ञसञ्
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+091E | |
| HTML Entity | ञ | |
| HTML Code | ञ | |
| CSS | \091E |
FAQ
What does the Devanagari Letter Nya letter mean?
ञ (DEVANAGARI LETTER NYA, U+091E) is a Devanagari letter used in writing languages that employ the Devanagari script, including Hindi. In words, it represents the sound associated with “nya” (often similar to a palatal nasal). Like many Devanagari letters, it may combine with other script elements depending on the surrounding characters (such as vowel signs or conjunct forms in the language). For everyday use, it’s most important to treat ञ as a single, standalone letter when copying, rendering, or styling text in Unicode-aware applications.
What is the Unicode code point for ञ?
The Unicode code point for ञ is U+091E (DEVANAGARI LETTER NYA).
How can I copy ञ from this page?
Copy the character displayed (ञ) directly, or use the provided escapes like HTML (ञ) or CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What are the HTML and code escapes for this character?
HTML entity: ञ. CSS escape: \\091E. JavaScript escape: \\u{091E}.
Will ञ work reliably in Unicode apps?
Most modern, Unicode-aware systems will render it correctly as long as the selected font supports the Devanagari block.