Devanagari Letter Vocalic R Letter
ऋ is the Devanagari vowel letter known as Vocalic R (Unicode U+090B).
U+090B
ऋ is a standalone character in the Devanagari script. It represents the vowel sound “ṛ” and is commonly seen in Hindi and other languages written in Devanagari. You can copy it directly or generate it using its Unicode codepoint U+090B.
Devanagari Letter Vocalic R Letter Meaning
ऋ is the Devanagari letter “Vocalic R” (Unicode U+090B). In Devanagari, it functions as a vowel letter rather than a standalone consonant, and it is typically pronounced as the vowel “ṛ”. The character is used as part of many everyday words in languages that use Devanagari, including Hindi. When writing or designing text, it should be treated as a single letter with its own Unicode identity, rather than approximating it with Latin “r” characters. For compatibility, copy the exact character or use the correct Unicode/escaping values.
Common uses
- •Typing and reviewing Hindi/Devanagari text that contains the “ṛ” vowel
- •Adding correct glyphs in UI labels, forms, and headings for Devanagari content
- •Writing subtitles, posts, or captions that include words with “ऋ”
- •Using the character in typography and font testing for Devanagari coverage
- •Generating Devanagari text in software using Unicode U+090B
Examples
ऋ Devanagari Letter Vocalic R
- ऋऋतुराज
- ऋऋण
- ऋकृषि
- ऋधर्मरक्षा
- ऋऋषि
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+090B | |
| HTML Entity | ऋ | |
| HTML Code | ऋ | |
| CSS | \090B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2315 | |
| Decimal | 2315 |
How to type Devanagari Letter Vocalic R Letter (ऋ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2315 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 090B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 090B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 090b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ऋ 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 Vocalic R letter mean?
ऋ is the Devanagari letter “Vocalic R” (Unicode U+090B). In Devanagari, it functions as a vowel letter rather than a standalone consonant, and it is typically pronounced as the vowel “ṛ”. The character is used as part of many everyday words in languages that use Devanagari, including Hindi. When writing or designing text, it should be treated as a single letter with its own Unicode identity, rather than approximating it with Latin “r” characters. For compatibility, copy the exact character or use the correct Unicode/escaping values.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ण/ऋ?
For ि/ऋ specifically, ऋ has Unicode codepoint U+090B (Devanagari Letter Vocalic R).
How can I copy ऋ reliably in a document?
Copy the exact character “ऋ” from this page, or paste it using the HTML entity (ऋ) if your editor supports it.
Does ऋ count as a vowel letter in Devanagari?
Yes. ऋ is a vowel letter (Vocalic R) in the Devanagari script, represented by a single Unicode character.
What escape sequences can I use in code?
Use the CSS escape \\090B or JavaScript Unicode escape \\u{090B} to represent ऋ.