Devanagari Letter Sha Letter
श is the Devanagari letter SHA (U+0936), used in Hindi and Sanskrit-based writing systems.
U+0936
The symbol “श” represents the Devanagari letter SHA. It is commonly used when writing words in Hindi and Sanskrit. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode values in software and web pages.
Devanagari Letter Sha Letter Meaning
श (Devanagari Letter SHA, U+0936) is a consonant character used in Devanagari writing. In many modern Hindi words, it corresponds to the “sh” sound (like the English “sh” in “ship”). In Sanskrit and related Devanagari texts, it also functions as the “sh” consonant as part of standard orthography. When combined with vowel signs in Devanagari, the letter can produce different syllables (for example, when written with marks that modify or add vowels). Use it in fonts, documents, usernames, labels, and content where accurate Hindi/Devanagari spelling is required.
Common uses
- •Typing Hindi words that contain the “sh” sound
- •Writing Sanskrit/Devanagari text in notes and educational materials
- •Usernames, branding, and handles that use Devanagari characters
- •Rendering correct script characters in web pages and apps
- •Designing logos, posters, and typography samples in Devanagari
Examples
श (Devanagari Letter SHA) Copy & Unicode Info
- शशक्ति
- शशेर
- शशहर
- शशिक्षा
- शराशि
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+0936 | |
| HTML Entity | श | |
| HTML Code | श | |
| CSS | \0936 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2358 | |
| Decimal | 2358 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Sha Letter (श)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2358 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 0936 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 0936. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 0936, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy श 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 Sha letter mean?
श (Devanagari Letter SHA, U+0936) is a consonant character used in Devanagari writing. In many modern Hindi words, it corresponds to the “sh” sound (like the English “sh” in “ship”). In Sanskrit and related Devanagari texts, it also functions as the “sh” consonant as part of standard orthography. When combined with vowel signs in Devanagari, the letter can produce different syllables (for example, when written with marks that modify or add vowels). Use it in fonts, documents, usernames, labels, and content where accurate Hindi/Devanagari spelling is required.
What is the Unicode of श?
The Unicode code point for श is U+0936.
How can I copy श from this page?
Use the symbol at the top (श) to copy directly, or copy its HTML/Unicode forms provided on the page.
What is the HTML entity for श?
The HTML entity is श.
Which language scripts commonly use श?
श is used in Devanagari-based writing, especially for Hindi and Sanskrit spelling.