Devanagari Sign Avagraha Letter
ऽ is the Devanagari Sign Avagraha (U+093D), used in Hindi and related scripts as a special punctuation/mark.
U+093D
The character ऽ is called the Devanagari Sign Avagraha. It has the Unicode code point U+093D and is primarily used as a script-specific mark in Devanagari text. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand common practical uses.
Devanagari Sign Avagraha Letter Meaning
Devanagari Sign Avagraha (ऽ) is a Unicode character in the Devanagari (Hindi) block (U+093D). In written Devanagari text it functions as a sign/mark rather than a standard consonant or vowel. It is commonly encountered in proper spelling, punctuation-like notation, and specific orthographic conventions in Hindi and related Indo-Aryan writing practices. Depending on the context and the font or rendering system, it may appear as a small sign attached to surrounding text. For digital use, it’s best to copy the exact character or use the provided escapes so it renders consistently.
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+093D | |
| HTML Entity | ऽ | |
| HTML Code | ऽ | |
| CSS | \093D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 2365 | |
| Decimal | 2365 |
How to type Devanagari Sign Avagraha Letter (ऽ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 2365 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 093D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 093D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 093d, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ऽ 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 Sign Avagraha letter mean?
Devanagari Sign Avagraha (ऽ) is a Unicode character in the Devanagari (Hindi) block (U+093D). In written Devanagari text it functions as a sign/mark rather than a standard consonant or vowel. It is commonly encountered in proper spelling, punctuation-like notation, and specific orthographic conventions in Hindi and related Indo-Aryan writing practices. Depending on the context and the font or rendering system, it may appear as a small sign attached to surrounding text. For digital use, it’s best to copy the exact character or use the provided escapes so it renders consistently.